The Hindu religion is founded on the following 16 pillars:

	The four spiritual classes (varnas), namely priest, warrior, businessman and laborer.
	The four stages (ashrams) of spiritual life, namely, celibacy, householder (married life), retirement and complete renunciation.
	The four-fold significance of the human birth, namely, fulfilling the attainment of Righteousness (Dharma), wealth, desires and the Final Liberation (Moksha).
	The four spiritual paths: the path of Action (Karmayoga), path of Devotion (Bhaktiyoga), the path of Knowledge (Dnyanayoga) and the path of Meditation (Dhyanayoga).