Purusharthas ppt

Purusharthas ppt

1. पुरुषार्थ GIVING LIFE A MEANING

2. MEANING OF PURUṢĀRTHAS :- Puruṣartha  ( पुरुषार्थ ) is a composite Sanskrit word from  Purusha  ( पुरुष ) and  Artha  ( अर्थ ).   Purusha  means "human being“. Artha  in one context means "purpose", "object of desire" and "meaning".  Together,  Purusartha  literally means "purpose of human being" or "object of human pursuit".

3. PURPOSE OF PURUṢĀRTHAS :- The standard of behaviour restricts human actions which are socially considered incorrect and improper. The Purusharthas determines the values and a measuring-rod according to which human actions are to be performed or to be avoided. The aim of life of an individual is determined by the doctrine of Purushartha . 

4. THE 4 AIMS OF HUMAN LIFE DHARMA :- The truth, right way of living & moral values. ARTHA :- Security of having the material comfort one need to live in the world with ease , wealth & meaning of life. KAMA :- Enjoyment, Sensual pleasure & Happiness. MOKSHA :- Liberation, Freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth& Self-realization and self-knowledge.

5. धृतिः क्षमा दमोऽस्तेयं शौच मिन्द्रियनिग्रहः । धी र्विद्या सत्यमक्रोधो दशकं धर्म लक्षणम् ॥

6. 10 CHARACTERISTICS OF DHARMA: 1. Dhrti or Dhriti or Dhruti (patience) 2. Kshama (forgiveness) 3. Dhama (self-control) 4. Asteya (non-stealing) 5. Shaoca (cleanliness) 6. Indriyanigraha (control over organs) 7. Dhii (benevolent intellect) 8. Vidya ’ (spiritual knowledge) 9. Satyam (benevolent truthfulness) 10. Akrodha (non-anger)

7. DHARMA Dharma stands for moral law in society and is the basis of values. It is a regulative principle with bearing on duties and rights. It includes laws, conduct, virtues and  right way of living . On individual level, one must know that it is the ethical basis on which one is living his/her life, the true values. * Being conscious in your actions, words, and thoughts. * Having compassion and sensitivity to the needs of others.

8. ARTHA Signifies the "means of life", activities and resources that enables one to be in a state one wants to be in.  One of the basic human dignities—to have enough assets to live on and care for your family, without hoarding or being greedy. Artha  is the pursuit of activities and means necessary for a joyous and pleasurable life. Vedanta says that you should: -Discover a way so money runs after you and not vice versa. -Do work that is compatible to your nature and capabilities. -Do work that serves society. -Do work you really love.

9. KAMA Kama  relates to the pleasure, which can be sensuality, but is also art, music, beauty, love, fellowship, and kindness—it’s what brings a sense of delight to your life. The right kinds of pleasure lead you toward your  Dharma  and help you fulfill it with passion.  Kama  is good and necessary when it exists to support  Dharma  and becomes part of the richness of life. However, excessive  Kama  can lead to overindulgence, addiction, sloth, greed, and lust.

10. Moksha stands for salvation is the ultimate end of human life. It liberates the person from worldly ties. Freedom from birth & rebirth- Ultimate attainment.( Mukti ) Knowing that the singular aim of life should be to reach God. Self- realizaton , Self-knowledge & Ultimate salvation . MOKSHA

11. Dharma is always held higher than Artha and Kama. In fact, Dharma is that which helps man to fulfill the obligations of Artha and Kama directed to the ultimate end of Moksha . Moksha can be attained through Dharma, once it has been cultivated through Artha and Kama. CONCLUSION OF PURUSHARTHAS

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