The Iha-Jīvana (mundane life) implies the three cardinal values of life namely Dharma, Artha and Kāma while Para- Jīvana refers to Mokṣa (liberation). The Maharṣis, through their intense Tapas (penance) and piercing inquisitive intellect have arrived at a conclusion about life "Idamittham – this is what and how it is". Based on this, they have designed a structure of life with the four paramount values.
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