Question

what, according to Manu, are the four ends of life?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The four puruṣārthas are often discussed in the context of four ashramas or stages of life (Brahmacharya – student, Grihastha – householder, Vanaprastha – retirement and Sannyasa – renunciation).

Answer 2

Answer:

There has been excessive literature produced with regards to each of these four goals of life. Manusmriti, Yogasutras, Arthashastra of Kautilya and Ananga Ranga are amongst the few ancient texts which talk about the four Purusharthas. ... The four stages of life are Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, and Sannyasa.