arthaḥ
- sake
- purpose
- gain
Also appears as arthe
In 3 verses
- 1.33
येषामर्थे काङ्क्षितं नो राज्यं भोगाः सुखानि च
arthe — sake
Those for whose sake we would want a kingdom, and pleasures, and happiness — they are the ones standing here, ready to give up their lives and their wealth:
- 2.46
यावानर्थ उदपाने सर्वतः संप्लुतोदके
arthaḥ — purpose
Whatever use a small pool of water has, a great lake has too. So it is with all the scriptures for one who has understood.
- 3.18
नैव तस्य कृतेनार्थो नाकृतेनेह कश्चन
arthaḥ — gain
Such a person gains nothing by acting and loses nothing by not acting, and depends on no creature for anything.