A handbook for unlocking the soul's purpose and manifesting a fulfilling life

• Reinterprets the traditional Dharma system of ancient India as a map for revealing one's true purpose

• Provides tests for determining one's Dharma type

• Explains the benefits, challenges, and social, interpersonal, and health dynamics associated with each of the 5 Dharma types

Have you ever wondered why, despite great obstacles, some people achieve success, while others, though given everything, seem to squander it away? Or why some people, despite having very little, radiate joy, while others appear miserable though surrounded by opulence? The answer is Dharma: knowing your soul's purpose and living it is the key to creating a fulfilling life.

Built on a deep body of Vedic knowledge, the ancient system of social structure and spiritual duty known as Dharma has modern applications for people seeking their life's purpose. Author Simon Chokoisky explains the five Dharma archetypes--Warrior, Educator, Merchant, Laborer, and Outsider--and how your life's purpose goes hand-in-hand with your Dharma type. Providing tests to determine your type, he outlines the benefits, challenges, emotional and learning styles, and social, interpersonal, and health dynamics associated with each type.

Chokoisky reveals how the Dharma types function as an operating system for your identity, helping you map your life and play to your innate strengths, whether in choosing a prosperous career or field of study or in facing health challenges and meeting fitness goals. By accepting and understanding the nature of your type, you begin to align with your true purpose and, regardless of fate, find joy and meaning in life.

Simon Chokoisky is a pioneer in using Vedic Astrology and Dharma Typing to help people discover their soul's purpose. He runs a private consulting business based on his trainings in Vedic life mapping and Vedic Astrology. The author of The Five Dharma Types and Sex, Love, and Dharma as well as the creator of the Decoding Your Life Map with Vedic Astrology DVD series, he travels widely conducting seminars. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

Preface

Introduction and Self Tests

Part ONE
The Roles of the Dharma Types

1 Merchant Society and the Dharma Types

2 Educator
Enlighten Others

3 Warrior
Protect Others

4 Merchant
Clothe, Connect, and Animate Others

5 Laborer
Nourish and Serve Others

6 Outsider
Innovate, Rebel, and Free Others

7 Summary of Part One

Part TWO
Authentically Living Your Dharma Type

8 Five Paths to Wellness

9 The Social Conscience of the Dharma Types

10 Element, Season, and Taste

11 Intelligence, Secret Fear, and Speech

12 Music, Myth, and Poodles

13 Sport, War, and Warriors

14 Money and Profession

15 The Life Cycles

Notes

Suggested Resources on East/West Wisdom

Index