artha

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noun

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".

OriginSanskrit अर्थ →
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Meanings

artha1

nounartha (usually uncountable, plural arthas)

plural arthas · alternative Artha

  1. HinduismuncountableusuallyOne 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".

Artha2

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of artha.

Origin

  1. Sanskritअर्थ“wealth”
  2. Englishartha

From Sanskrit अर्थ (artha, “wealth”).

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