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EPISODE · May 11, 2023 · 20 MIN

01 Four Puruṣārthas for ULTIMATE LIFE.

from Gita For Life · host Kamlesh Chandra

How to Live ULTIMATE LIFE by pursuing 4 Purusharthas mentioned in 18.78 of Bhagwat Gita?The Purusharthas are:Dharma (righteousness, moral values)Artha (prosperity, economic values)Kama (pleasure, love, psychological values)Moksha (liberation, spiritual values)Here's how one might live the ultimate life by pursuing these four goals:Dharma: Live a life of righteousness, staying true to your personal and social responsibilities. Be honest, kind, and compassionate in your dealings with others. The Gita emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one's duties and responsibilities without attachment to the results.Artha: Seek prosperity and stability, but not for selfish reasons. Use your wealth to provide for your family, help others, and contribute to the wellbeing of your community. The Bhagavad Gita encourages us to perform our duties diligently, which includes working towards economic stability, but without excessive attachment to material wealth.Kama: Enjoy the pleasures of life, but do not let them control you. Find joy and fulfillment in your relationships, hobbies, and passions, but maintain a sense of balance and don't let desires overrule your sense of duty or spiritual pursuits.Moksha: Ultimately, strive for spiritual liberation. This doesn't necessarily mean renouncing worldly life; instead, it can mean finding peace, contentment, and liberation from worldly attachments while living in the world. The Bhagavad Gita teaches that self-realization and understanding one's eternal spiritual nature is the ultimate goal.By balancing these four aspects of life, one can live a fulfilling, meaningful life as suggested by the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. The key is balance, and not allowing one aspect to overshadow the others. Living the ultimate life means integrating these principles into your daily life, making decisions that honor them, and maintaining a mindset that encourages growth and compassion.Support the showAll by the grace of Guru ji, Brahmleen Sant Samvit Somgiri Ji Maharaj.

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