Hinduism actually promotes balanced engagement with life through the concept of 'purusharthas' - four aims of life: dharma (duty), artha (wealth), kama (pleasure), and moksha (liberation).
The Manusmriti (2.224-237) describes different life stages (ashramas) where worldly engagement is essential for personal and social development. The Bhagavad Gita advocates karma yoga - spiritual growth through active participation in life.
This holistic approach parallels modern psychological concepts of work-life balance and self-actualization. Rather than escapism, Hindu philosophy emphasizes mindful engagement with both material and spiritual aspects of existence, promoting full human development while maintaining spiritual awareness.
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