Who am I?
Through the body, I interact with the world. Who am I?
Perceiver
This Purushartha refers to living a righteous, ethical, and duty-based life
Dharma
King who sold his wife, son and himself
Harishchandra
I am the instrument of feelings. Who am I?
Mind
This Purushartha encompasses desires, enjoyment, pleasure, and emotional fulfillment
Kama
Merchant who gave up everything to seek Moksha
Kotikarna
I can understand, reason and decide. Who am I?
Thinker
Considered the ultimate goal of life, this Purushartha is freedom from the cycle of birth and death
Moksha
God of love and desire
Kamadeva
I grow, change and get old. Who am I?
Body
These two goals should be pursued under the guidance of Dharma and ultimately support one's journey toward Moksha
Artha and Kama
Teacher of Chandragupta Maurya, Philosopher and Economist from Magadha Kingdom
Vishnugutpa/Chanakya
I am not the Body, Mind or Intellect. Who am I?
This Purushartha represents the pursuit of wealth, prosperity, and material security
Artha
The sage who tortured Harishchandra
Vishwamitra