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Beliefs and teachings in Hinduism: the four aims of life (Purusharthas) — dharma, artha, kama, moksha
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following best describes artha as one of the four aims of life in Hinduism?

  1. The pursuit of spiritual liberation
  2. The pursuit of pleasure and sensory enjoyment
  3. The pursuit of wealth and material success
  4. The pursuit of religious duty and moral order
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✓ Answer: CThe pursuit of wealth and material success
Artha refers to the legitimate pursuit of wealth, material prosperity, and worldly success. It is considered a valid aim when pursued ethically. Spiritual liberation is moksha, pleasure is kama, and moral duty is dharma.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the four Purusharthas refers to the pursuit of moral duty and righteous conduct?

  1. Moksha
  2. Artha
  3. Kama
  4. Dharma
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✓ Answer: DDharma
Dharma refers to moral duty, righteous conduct, and living in accordance with cosmic and social order. Kama refers to pleasure and desire. Artha refers to wealth and material prosperity. Moksha refers to spiritual liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
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