Purusartha

In Hinduism, puruṣārtha (Sanskrit पुरुषार्थ: "that which is sought by man; human purpose, aim, or end") refers to a goal, end or aim of human existence. There are generally considered to be four such puruṣārthas, namely


 * Dharma: "righteousness"
 * Artha: "prosperity"
 * Kama: "desire"
 * Moksha: "(spiritual) liberation"