Four Way Life (India) Poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar

Artha, Kama, Dharma and Moksha
Are the four fold ways of Hinduism.
Jainism and Budhism aren't different.
Dharma must govern artha and kama.

Kama, the enjoyment, is the purpose.
Artha, the wealth, is the means for it.
Dharma, the right conduct, is the controller.
Moksha, the liberation, is the end of life.

Kama must be scrutinized by Dharma.
Control five senses; covet not others'
Artha must be scrutinized by Dharma.
Earn not out of way; exploit not others.

Dharma is the society regulator.
To lie, to steal, to drink, to kill also
To covet others' are sins, Dharma bids.
Tolerance and compassion, Dharma bids.

Prosperity can bring you happiness.
Prosperity cannot ensure safety
Unless Dharma is practised by one and all.
Without dharma, Moksha is not at sight.
20.05.2019