Religion: Hinduism, THE FOUR GOALS AND FOUR STAGES OF LIFE

Religion: Hinduism, THE FOUR GOALS AND FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:

THE FOUR GOALS AND FOUR STAGES OF LIFE

The Four Goals of Life
Major aspects of Hindu dharma known as purushartha are:
Kama: Seeking physical (sensual love) or emotional pleasure within the limits of dharma.
Artha: As kama pursuit has a limiting satisfaction after while, artha or seeking power, fame and wealth will be complementary.

Dharma: With age and maturity, one will have the joy of living in harmony with dharma.

Moksha: The real and infinite goal of one life.

The Four Stages of Life

Known as four Ashramas, they are:

Brahmacharya: The first 20 years of life , preceded by the Upanayanam ceremony during which a child is considered to be born again. Brahmacharya is pure contemplation of life's secrets under a Guru.