Dharma Artha Kama Moksha, Devdutt Pattanaik
Dharma Artha Kama Moksha, Devdutt Pattanaik
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Dharma Artha Kama Moksha
40 Insights for Happiness

Author: Devdutt Pattanaik

Narrator: Abhishek Sharma

Unabridged: 4 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/26/2022

Synopsis

Artha-shastra is about generating food, i.e. wealth, by creating goods and services; Kama-shastra is about indulging our hungers with this food. Dharma-shastra insists we consider the hunger of others, while Moksha-shastra is about outgrowing our hungers, in order to be detached and generous. Together, these four Hindu shastras provide a framework within which human action, its purposes and consequences, can be defined; together, they validate human existence and give it meaning.In Dharma Artha Kama Moksha, Devdutt Pattanaik uses his unique understanding of mythology to provide an accessible and lucid guide to the Hindu way of thinking, with short essays that are crisp expositions of important concepts.

About Devdutt Pattanaik

Devdutt Pattanaik writes, illustrates and lectures on the relevance of mythology in modern times. He has, since 1996, written over fifty books and 1,000 columns on how stories, symbols and rituals construct the subjective truth (myths) of ancient and modern cultures around the world. To know more, visit devdutt.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sejuti

It is believed that our existence depends on the four pillars that is Dharma(duty), Artha(Wealth), Kama(Desire), Moksha(liberation) In this book the author has written 40 essays where he talks about what our true duty should be, some information on wealth and business, our desires and show us that wh......more

Goodreads review by Prateek

A bit disappointing read. I've read more than 10 books by Devdutt and what I've realized is that from the past 2-3 years the quality of content has degraded. I mean I've not seen anything new in his last few books. Even this book is a collection of essays from his earlier works. Out of 40, I believe......more

Goodreads review by Akshay

Dharma Artha Kama Moksha: 40 Insights for Happiness by Devdutt Pattanaik:Feel's Quite Shallow and White Washy Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) Review: "Dharma Artha Kama Moksha: 40 Insights for Happiness" by Devdutt Pattanaik is a thought-provoking exploration of ancient Indian wisdom and its relevance to modern life......more

Goodreads review by Sonyi

This book is a well-written and insightful guide to finding happiness in life. The author has taken the ancient teachings of Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha and applied them to modern life in a way that is both accessible and practical. The 40 insights in this book provide a clear and concise roadma......more

Goodreads review by Devki

The four pillars of the Hindu scriptures explain how human beings can live a happy and meaningful life. They are: • Dharma: ones responsibility to society • Artha: achievement and success • Kama: intimacy, sensual and sexual pleasures • Moksha: outgrowing our hunters, freedom from the worldly suf......more

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