"artha" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: arthas [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit अर्थ (artha, “wealth”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|अर्थ|t=wealth}} Sanskrit अर्थ (artha, “wealth”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} artha (usually uncountable, plural arthas)
  1. (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". Wikipedia link: artha Tags: Hinduism, uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Hinduism Synonyms: Artha (english: alternative capitalization)
    Sense id: en-artha-en-noun-8GLaOauJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Old Javanese entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Old Javanese entries with incorrect language header: 48 15 29 8

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