Even though these explained the same teachings of the Vedas, each one of the schools explained them with a different meaning and approach. Thus our daily practice of the Religion is based on the teachings and guidance of all these six Dharsanas. Vedantha Dharsana or Uttara Mimamsa is the most popular now in our daily practice though some parts of Nyaya and Poorva Mimamsa as modified later are also used along with Vedantha for daily ritualistic practice and worship of Deities in various forms. Yoga is very popular as a spiritual discipline and a part of meditation and physical exercise and conditioning. All Hindus follow these scriptures according to their choice and family traditions. Dharma Sasthras are written based on these Dharsanas, especially the Vedantha Dharsana by Vyasa. Later, many Acharyas have written explanatory notes.

Normal practice of Hindus in their daily life is guided by Purushartha, the four basic desires, which are Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. Of these, the first three belong to the realm of worldly value and the fourth being the supreme value. Thus Hinduism is not all renunciation, suffering and self denial for the benefit of an unknown future in this world or a future birth. It promotes all worldly pleasures and simple desires for individual material benefit, but only for the true happiness and prosperity of the whole world. The suppression of legitimate desires often leads to unhealthy state of the body and mind and delays the attainment of liberation, the ultimate goal. Dharma is the righteousness in living and is the basis of both individual progress and social welfare. Dharma is of three kinds, which are Physical, Verbal and Mental. It is by actions of the body like good deeds, charity and selfless service to all; by what we speak like soft, affectionate and kind words; by thoughts like kindness, detachment and reverence.