Artha (Devanagari: अर्थ)'s a Sanskrit term meaning "purpose, cause, motive, meaning, notion". It refers to the idea of material prosperity. In Hinduism, artha's one of the four goals of life, known as purusharthas. It's considered to be a noble goal as long as it follows the dictates of Vedic morality. The concept includes achieving widespread fame, garnering wealth and having an elevated social standing. It's the second of the four purusharthas, the other three being dha… (More on Artha)