The four aims

Philosophy

The Purushartha framework, four aims that lead to fulfilment, taught without religion or blind faith.

Philosophers and Rishis through the ages

"True fulfilment is found at the intersection of Dharma, Artha, and Kama, which together lead to Moksha, the ultimate liberation."

The Stork & Its Meaning

A stork stands on one leg, patient, focused, unwavering, while pursuing its goal. It symbolises maintaining focus on life's aim despite every distraction. We may play, indulge desires, and face hardship, but we must never lose sight of our aim: consciousness evolution through Purushartha.

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Philosophy & Purushartha.

Essays on dharma, consciousness and the inner path.

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Peer-reviewed work in the Journal of Consciousness Exploration & Research and the Scientific God Journal — click any paper to open it on Academia.edu.

The Purushartha framework

  • धर्म

    Dharma

    Duty, and right action

  • अर्थ

    Artha

    Purpose, and the means to it

  • काम

    Kāma

    Desire, and what it is for

  • मोक्ष

    Mokṣa

    Liberation