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[[Artha]]; literally means "[[success]]." It is one of the four main [[religious]] goals of {{Wiki|Hinduism}}. The [[idea]] is that in addition to following [[dharma]] (virture) and [[kama]] ([[pleasure]]), [[Hindus]] should also strive to be successful in the the [[activities]] of their [[lives]]. It should be seen in contrast to the goal of [[moksha]], which is to strive for [[liberation]] from [[samsara]]. For a more complete explanation, go here. | [[Artha]]; literally means "[[success]]." It is one of the four main [[religious]] goals of {{Wiki|Hinduism}}. The [[idea]] is that in addition to following [[dharma]] (virture) and [[kama]] ([[pleasure]]), [[Hindus]] should also strive to be successful in the the [[activities]] of their [[lives]]. It should be seen in contrast to the goal of [[moksha]], which is to strive for [[liberation]] from [[samsara]]. For a more complete explanation, go here. | ||
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| + | [[Artha]] ([[अर्थ]]): [[Wealth]], one of the [[objects]] of [[human]] [[life]], the others [[being]] [[Dharma]], (righteous- ness), [[Kama]] ([[satisfaction]] of [[desires]]), [[Moksha]] ([[spiritual]] salvation) | ||
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Revision as of 10:05, 8 September 2013
Artha; literally means "success." It is one of the four main religious goals of Hinduism. The idea is that in addition to following dharma (virture) and kama (pleasure), Hindus should also strive to be successful in the the activities of their lives. It should be seen in contrast to the goal of moksha, which is to strive for liberation from samsara. For a more complete explanation, go here.
Artha (अर्थ): Wealth, one of the objects of human life, the others being Dharma, (righteous- ness), Kama (satisfaction of desires), Moksha (spiritual salvation)
