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tives. A man must endeavour to fulfil his desires in such a way (he must carry out his Kamapurushartha) that his spiritual endeavours (Dharmapurushartha) and financial endeavours (Arthapurushartha) are not affected.
You know that there are four kinds of purusharthas or endeavours. Dharma (spiritual objective); Artha (economic objective); Kama (desire) and Moksha (the objective of attaining salvation) are the four Purusharthas. Two of them are the means; and the other two are the ends. Kama (desire) and Moksha (salvation) are ends; while Dharma (righteousness) and Artha (money) are the means. Dharma is the means by which Moksha can be attained and Artha or wealth is the means to attain Kama or worldly enjoyments. A householder must organize his life in such a manner that none of these four purusharthas may be lost. You must carry out your dharmapurushartha or spiritual pursuit in such a manner that it does not impede the Arthapurushartha and the Kamapurushartha. The progress towards Moksha must be taking place; the ideal of Moksha must be kept in view; and the spiritual austerities must continue. The Artha Purushartha must be carried out in such a way that it does not bring about any aberration in the Dharma purushartha and that it does not cause any dissatisfaction in the Kamapurushartha. The eye for salvation must be kept open. The Kamapurushartha also must be carried out in such a way that it does not bring about any aberration in your spiritual austerities; and that it does not cause any loss in your Arthapurushartha. You must organize your life in this manner. WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO US ?
From the Audience : We merely keep living. We do not have any philosophical outlook; and we do not have organization in our life. What will happen to us ?
Maharajashri: Do not worry, gentlemen! Until to-day, you did not have a philosophical outlook on life and you did not have a knowledge of the organisation in life but at least now, I hope you have acquired a knowledge of the outlook and organisation. Why do you give way to despair ? You should not give up hopes. In fact, you must organise your life with enthu
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