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The Vedic view of an individual and his relation to society is determined by four objectives of life. Which of the following is NOT one of these objectives?

The Vedic view of an individual and his relation to society is determined by four objectives of life. Which of the following is NOT one of these objectives? Correct Answer Siddhi

The correct answer is Siddhi.

Key Points

  • According to Vedic philosophy human life has a definite purpose.
    • Whilst the final Goal of life is "Moksha", there are three other (intermediary) goals of life.
    • These together are called four objectives or pursuits of life.
    • These objectives are:
      • Dharma - Righteousness
      • Artha - Acquisition of wealth by proper means and its right use
      • Kama - Fulfillment of noble desires
      • Moksha- Liberation or the final Goal
    • Dharma is the first and foremost objective or pursuit of life.
      • In essence, Dharma means that which is worthy of being upheld or being practised.
      • Dharma is a comprehensive term that covers an entire range of values.
    • Artha or the acquisition of wealth is the second most important pursuit or objective of human life after Dharma.
      • Artha has to be based on Dharma.
    • The third pursuit of Life is Kama - the desire for the satisfaction of sensual urges in which sexual gratification occupies the prime position.
      • On a wider scale, it includes fulfilment of other material desires also. 
    • Moksha is the fourth and final objective of human life.
      • It is the state of liberation from misery and pain which are so abundant in human life.
      • It is the state of Ananda (perfect bliss) after attaining which nothing more remains to be attained. 

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