Arthayuta, Artha-yuta: 2 definitions

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Arthayuta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)

[«previous next»] — Arthayuta in Jyotisha glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira

Arthayuta (अर्थयुत) refers to “(possessing) wealth”, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 15) (“On the nakṣatras—‘asterisms’”), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “Those who are born on the lunar day of Punarvasu will be noted for truthfulness, generosity, cleanliness, respectable descent, personal beauty, sense, fame and wealth (arthayuta); they will also be merchants, dealing in excellent articles, will be fond of service and will delight in the company of painters and sculptors. [...]”.

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Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.

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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Arthayuta in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Arthayuta (ಅರ್ಥಯುತ):—

1) [adjective] having meaning; meaningful; significant.

2) [adjective] having money; having a lot of valuable possessions, abounding (in resources); wealthy.

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Arthayuta (ಅರ್ಥಯುತ):—[noun] a rich man.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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