Earning of wealth is morally desirable

‘Arth’ or prosperity is one of the four goals of life. In most early Indian literature the world is viewed from the angle of the well-to-do. Poverty is living death; to serve another for one’s keep is a dog’s life and not worthy of a noble person. From the time of the Rig-Veda which contains many prayers for riches, worldly wealth is looked on as morally desirable for the ordinary person and indeed essential to a full and civilized life. Hindus worship Laxmi (Goddess of wealth) on the day of Dipavali. Of course, one should not forget righteousness while striving for livelihood and riches.