Different world views – Value systems

The difference between Hindu and non-Hindu outlook is summarised here. A Hindu considers Moksha as the highest goal with Dharma as the means to Artha and Kama. He achieves even Artha and Kama only through Dharma. A non Hindu may focus on Artha - Kama as first preference. He may not have exact understanding of Dharma and Moksha. He may not be able to adhere to the Dharma in securing Artha-Kama and also in his attempts to reach Moksha. It does not imply that a non-Hindu is not achieving Artha-Kama through Dharma. It does not imply that a non-Hindu is not moving in the direction of attaining Moksha or that he will not attain Moksha. Similarly, it does not imply that a Hindu is not capable of creating wealth or eligible for Kama. It means, a Hindu is primary concern would be Dharma-Moksha in achieving remaining other two whereas, it may not be so for a non-Hindu. It also means that a Hindu consciously and systematically approaches Mokha, Kama and Artha through Dharma, while Dharmic route to Artha, Kama and Moksha in the case of a non Hindu could be unconscious, not so systematic and even accidental.

Thus the follower of Dharma is aligned with the most meaningful objectives in his pursuit. More closely he/she follows Dharma, so closely he/she is pursuing the objectives. Deviation from Dharma makes the life less meaningful, purposeless and distorted.

Observation: Pursuit of wealth and attempts to fulfill desire is placed in the right boundaries of Dharma is convincing.