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Title: Virtue, Success, Pleasure, & Liberation: The Four Aims of Life in the Tradition of Ancient India by Alain Danielou ISBN: 0-89281-218-4 Publisher: Inner Traditions Intl Ltd Pub. Date: August, 1993 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95

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Summary: Life purpose in ancient India
Comment: What is the purpose of human life? In tradition Hindu society, there are four answers - the right one depends on your stage in life. These four goals are: (1) *dharma* -- virtue, duty; (2) *artha* -- success, wealth, family life; (3) *kama* -- pleasure, sexuality, sensual enjoyment; and (4) *moksha* -- total spiritual liberation. Alain Danielou, one of the greatest scholars of ancient India, discusses the implications of a society based on these four goals. Danielou argues persuasively that this four-thousand year old system of the Four Aims of Life gives us deep insight into human nature, a level of insight sadly lacking in many modern conceptions. This small book is brief and clear, an accessible introduction for someone not familiar with Hinduism or traditional Indian society. I highly recommend it for anyone considering question of life purpose.