Hinduism actually advocates balanced living through the four purusharthas (life goals): dharma (righteousness), artha (wealth), kama (desires), and moksha (liberation). The Bhagavad Gita (3.4) explicitly rejects inaction as a path to spiritual progress.
While asceticism is one valid path, most Hindu texts recommend grihastha (householder) life as the ideal way to spiritual growth. The concept of karma yoga teaches engaging in world affairs while maintaining spiritual awareness.
Ancient Hindu texts like Arthashastra provide detailed guidelines for economics, politics, and social life, showing clear world-affirming values. The goal is to live fully while maintaining spiritual awareness, not rejecting worldly life.
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