1. artha - Noun
2. Artha - Proper 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".
Artha
Alternative form of artha
A man practicing Dharma, Artha and Kama enjoys happiness both in this world and in the world to come. Vātsyāyana
Amongst the more important authors called Patañjali are: Jonardon Ganeri, Artha: Meaning, Oxford University Press 2006, 1.2, p. 12 S. Radhakrishnan, and C.A. Moore, (1957). Source: Internet
It also represents the Purushartha : Dharma (natural order), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation). Source: Internet
But Artha should always be first practised by the king for the livelihood of men is to be obtained from it only. Source: Internet