Question

How many Purusharthas are there? Name them.

Answer 1

There are four purusharthas .

Answer 2

Answer: Four

Explanation: Puruṣārtha refers to the four proper goals or aims of human life. It is an important concept in Hindu religion.

They are four Purusharthas namely

• Artha
• Kama
• Dharma
• Moksha

Artha refers to material welfare, activities and resources which helps oneself to be in a situation where he/she desires to be. It incorporates career, wealth, financial security as well as economic prosperity.

Kama means desire, one`s experience of beauty, enjoyment, pleasure, love, sensual satisfaction and delight.

Dharma means the correct way of living, truth and human behaviors which is considered important and essential for the order of things in the universe.

Moksha is spiritual freedom and realization.

Hope this helps.