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 ===
Hatra, Ahart, HAART, Tarah, arhat
== Old Javanese ==
=== Etymology ===
Borrowed from Sanskrit अर्थ (artha, “wealth”). Doublet of arthi (“explanation, meaning”).
=== Pronunciation ===
IPA(key): /ar.ta/
Rhymes: -ta
Homophone: ārta
Hyphenation: ar‧tha
=== Noun ===
artha
aim, purpose.
wealth, possessions
money
sense, meaning.
==== Derived terms ====
==== Descendants ====
> Javanese: ꦄꦂꦛ (inherited) → ꦲꦂꦠ (arta)
→ Indonesian: arta
→ Balinese: ᬅᬃᬣ (arta)
=== Further reading ===
"artha" in P.J. Zoetmulder with the collaboration of S.O. Robson, Old Javanese-English Dictionary. 's-Gravenhage: M. Nijhoff, 1982.