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'''''Artha''''' (Bengali: অর্থ, Devanagari: अर्थ) is anything that gives temporary relief from suffering. In general, the word "Artha" means "wealth" or "money".<ref name="Samskrta glossary">{{cite book|title=Samskrta glossary|publisher=Ananda Marga Pracarka Samgha|author=Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar}}</ref> It also means "meaning" or "significance".<ref name="This World and the Next">{{cite book|title=Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 4|chapter=This World and the Next|author=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}}</ref><ref name="Yatamána – 2">{{cite book|title=Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell Part 5|chapter=Yatamána – 2|author=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}}</ref> | '''''Artha''''' (Bengali: অর্থ, Devanagari: अर्थ) is anything that gives temporary relief from suffering. In general, the word "Artha" means "wealth" or "money".<ref name="Samskrta glossary">{{cite book|title=Samskrta glossary|publisher=Ananda Marga Pracarka Samgha|author=Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar}}</ref> It also means "meaning" or "significance".<ref name="This World and the Next">{{cite book|title=Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 4|chapter=This World and the Next|author=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}}</ref><ref name="Yatamána – 2">{{cite book|title=Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell Part 5|chapter=Yatamána – 2|author=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}}</ref> | ||
According to [[Shrii Shrii Anandamurti]], money or other worldly thing are considered "Artha" only if these things can destroy a person's suffering. The moment a thing fails to cure a person's suffering, it is not an "Artha" any more. He also tells that the permanent cessation of human being's all affliction and suffering is named [[Paramartha]].. | According to [[Shrii Shrii Anandamurti]], money or other worldly thing are considered "Artha" only if these things can destroy a person's suffering. The moment a thing fails to cure a person's suffering, it is not an "Artha" any more. He also tells that the permanent cessation of human being's all affliction and suffering is named [[Paramartha]]..So, the third meaning of "Artha" is "intellectual pursuit" or "spiritual pursuit" | ||
However, Artha or money is essential to live in the physical world or to preserve our existence, that's why, | However, Artha or money is essential to live in the physical world or to preserve our existence, that's why, Anandamurti suggests, until a person attains Paramartha, (s)he must continue efforts to attain Artha. | ||
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Anandamurti tells, money or other worldly things can not give permanent relief to a person. These things are considered as artha only if these can destroy a person's worldly suffering, however, these cannot bring permanent relief to pain and miseries. Hunger removed today will return tomorrow; a disease cured today may strike again tomorrow.<ref name="The Only Way to Salvation">{{cite book|title=Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life in a Nutshell Part 6|chapter=The Only Way to Salvation|author=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}}</ref> Nothing in this world can quench human mind's infinite thirst. The scope of psychic wealth is vast, but this also does not last. It can not survive physical death too.<ref name="Desideratum of Human Life">{{cite book|title=Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 19|chapter=Desideratum of Human Life|author=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}}</ref> That's why, the permanent cessation of these triple affliction is named Paramartha.<ref name="Vashiikára – 2">{{cite book|title=Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell Part 6|chapter=Vashiikára – 2|author=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}}</ref> | Anandamurti tells, money or other worldly things can not give permanent relief to a person. These things are considered as artha only if these can destroy a person's worldly suffering, however, these cannot bring permanent relief to pain and miseries. Hunger removed today will return tomorrow; a disease cured today may strike again tomorrow.<ref name="The Only Way to Salvation">{{cite book|title=Ananda Marga Ideology and Way of Life in a Nutshell Part 6|chapter=The Only Way to Salvation|author=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}}</ref> Nothing in this world can quench human mind's infinite thirst. The scope of psychic wealth is vast, but this also does not last. It can not survive physical death too.<ref name="Desideratum of Human Life">{{cite book|title=Subháśita Saḿgraha Part 19|chapter=Desideratum of Human Life|author=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}}</ref> That's why, the permanent cessation of these triple affliction is named Paramartha.<ref name="Vashiikára – 2">{{cite book|title=Ananda Marga Philosophy in a Nutshell Part 6|chapter=Vashiikára – 2|author=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}}</ref> | ||
The basic difference "artha" and "Paramartha" is "artha" is required to find temporary liberation from pains and miseries, but for permanent peace and liberty, Paramartha is the only option.<ref name="Artha and Paramártha">{{cite book|title=Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 4|chapter=Artha and Paramártha|author=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}}</ref> | The basic difference "artha" and "Paramartha" is "artha" is required to find temporary liberation from pains and miseries, but for permanent peace and liberty, Paramartha is the only option.<ref name="Artha and Paramártha">{{cite book|title=Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 4|chapter=Artha and Paramártha|author=Shrii Shrii Anandamurti}}</ref><ref name="The Human Search for Real Progress">{{cite book|title=A Few Problems Solved Part 6|chapter=The Human Search for Real Progress|author=Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar}}</ref> | ||
== Derived words == | == Derived words == | ||