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Lesson 2
The Four Pursuits (Purushartha)
All human pursuits culminate in the search for freedom.
Lesson 2 of 19
Human life revolves around four pursuits:
Dharma — a life of order and values Artha — security and resources Kama — pleasure and enjoyment Moksha — freedom from limitation
The first three are common.
The fourth — moksha — is unique.
It is the search for total freedom.
Key Takeaway
All human pursuits culminate in the search for freedom.