Purushartha = life goals. Hindu philosophy categorizes all human pursuits into four:
Dharma: Duty, ethics, righteousness, spiritual alignment. Native prioritizes moral correctness and social responsibility.
Artha: Wealth, security, material success, power. Native is driven by financial and professional achievement.
Kama: Desire, pleasure, relationships, creative expression. Native prioritizes joy, sensuality, and intimate connection.
Moksha: Liberation, spiritual growth, detachment from material life. Native is oriented toward enlightenment and transcendence.
Jaimini uses karakamsha placement and AK sign to divine which goal dominates the chart:
AK in 1st (Lagna) = Dharma (self-actualization, fulfilling duty). AK in 2nd-5th = Artha (wealth, security). AK in 6th-8th = Kama (relationships, desires). AK in 9th-12th = Moksha (spiritual pursuits).
AmK placement refines the analysis for professional dharma. DK reveals romantic and relational desires. The combined picture shows what the soul came to do.
Synthesis: A chart with AK in 10th (Karakamsha = career) and AmK exalted (strong career intent) = native's primary dharma is professional achievement. A chart with AK in 12th and Jupiter well-placed = native is here to learn renunciation and spirituality.
The calculator identifies Purushartha type from karakamsha. You will map a client's chart to a Purushartha category and advise them on life alignment (e.g., "Your chart shows Artha + Kama; you are meant to build wealth through creative partnership").