artha
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- Artha (alternative capitalization)
Etymology[edit]
From Sanskrit अर्थ (artha, “wealth”).
Noun[edit]
artha (usually uncountable, plural arthas)
- (Hinduism) One of the four aims of human life in Indian philosophy, along with dharma (righteousness), kama (desire), and moksha (liberation). The concept is variously translated, with translations including "meaning"/"purpose"/"goal" and "wealth".
Old Javanese[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Sanskrit अर्थ (artha, “wealth”).
Noun[edit]
artha
Descendants[edit]
Further reading[edit]
- "artha" in P.J. Zoetmulder with the collaboration of S.O. Robson, Old Javanese-English Dictionary. 's-Gravenhage: M. Nijhoff, 1982.