artha
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English
Alternative forms
- Artha (alternative capitalization)
Etymology
From Sanskrit अर्थ (artha, “wealth”).
Noun
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".
Anagrams
Old Javanese
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit अर्थ (artha, “wealth”). Doublet of arthi (“explanation, meaning”).
Pronunciation
Noun
artha
Derived terms
Descendants
Further reading
- "artha" in P.J. Zoetmulder with the collaboration of S.O. Robson, Old Javanese-English Dictionary. 's-Gravenhage: M. Nijhoff, 1982.