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.