According to Hindu teachings, why is dharma considered the foundation for pursuing artha and kama?

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According to Hindu teachings, why is dharma considered the foundation for pursuing artha and kama?

Accepted Answer

Because without dharma, artha and kama become harmful or immoral — Dharma acts as the ethical framework that ensures artha and kama are pursued in a moral and responsible way. Without dharma, the pursuit of wealth and pleasure could become selfish or destructive. The aims are not strictly sequential and dharma is relevant throughout all stages of life.

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Because dharma is only relevant during the householder stage of life

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Because dharma produces the most wealth and pleasure

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Because dharma must be completed before artha and kama can begin

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Because without dharma, artha and kama become harmful or immoral

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