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VARNA-ASHRAMA DHARMA
वर्ण-आश्रम धर्म
The Classical Framework of Dharmic Life
4 Varnas·4 Ashramas·4 Purusharthas·16 Samskaras·8 Sadachara
VARNA SECTION — IMPORTANT NOTE
The Varna system is documented here with complete scholarly context including BG 4.13 analysis, Ambedkar's documented critique, and Indian Constitutional provisions. All perspectives are presented factually. This platform does not endorse birth-based hierarchy or caste discrimination.
THE 4 PURUSHARTHAS — Goals of Human Life
Dharmaधर्म— Righteousness (governs all others)
Arthaअर्थ— Wealth (earned within Dharma)
Kamaकाम— Pleasure/Desire (within Dharma)
Mokshaमोक्ष— Liberation (ultimate goal)
THE 4 ASHRAMAS — Stages of Life
Brahmacharya(8–25)Student life — Veda study, celibacy
Grihastha(25–50)Householder — family, society, Dharmic life
Vanaprastha(50–75)Forest dweller — gradual withdrawal
Sannyasa(75+)Renouncer — moksha-seeking, detachment
16 SAMSKARAS — Life's Sacred Rites
From conception to cremation — the 16 Hindu rites of passage
View all 16 Samskaras →8 SADACHARA — Ethical Conduct Rules
Ahimsa · Satya · Asteya · Shaucha · Indriya-nigraha · Daya · Dana · Tapas
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