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Artha
Artha (Skt., ‘goal’, ‘advantage’, ‘wealth’).
1. In Hinduism, a goal of life. There are four traditional arthas; dharma (duty, law), artha (advantage, utility, goal-oriented activity), kāma (erotic or aesthetic expression), and mokṣa (release, liberation). Artha is success in one's worldly pursuits. See also ARTHAŚĀSTRA. 2. In Sāṃkhya and Yoga philosophy, the object of the senses. |
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JOHN BOWKER. "Artha." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Artha." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Artha.html JOHN BOWKER. "Artha." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Artha.html |
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artha
artha (Skt.).
1. aim, object, goal, purpose. 2. an object of perception. 3. meaning, significance. |
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DAMIEN KEOWN. "artha." A Dictionary of Buddhism. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAMIEN KEOWN. "artha." A Dictionary of Buddhism. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O108-artha.html DAMIEN KEOWN. "artha." A Dictionary of Buddhism. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O108-artha.html |
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