Dhanarthi, Dhanārthī, Dhana-arthi: 3 definitions
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Dhanarthi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Wisdom Library: Skanda-puranaDhanārthī (धनार्थी) or Dhanārthin refers to “one who seeks wealth i.e. everything other than Kṛṣṇa”, according to the Skandapurāṇa 2.6.4.—Accordingly, “[...] everything other than Śrīkṛṣṇa is termed Dhana (wealth). The listener as well as the expounder is considered to be of two types, viz. Kṛṣṇārthī (one who seeks Kṛṣṇa) and Dhanārthī (one who seeks wealth i.e. everything other than Kṛṣṇa). If the expounder and the listener are of the same type the happiness there increases. If both of them belong to different categories there shall be Rasābhāsa (failure of enjoyment). In that case there shall be deprivation of the benefit. But the achievement of the benefit of Kṛṣṇārthīs shall definitely take place though it may be delayed. The achievement of the results by Dhanārthīs is on account of the completion of procedure. Ardent love alone is the excellent method in the case of a Kṛṣṇārthī though he may be devoid of good qualities”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryDhanārthī (धनार्थी):—(a) desirous of money, money-seeking.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary1) Dhanārthī (धनार्थी):—adj. 1. earning money; accumulating wealth; 2. seeking wealth; desiring for wealth;
2) Dhanārthī (धनार्थी):—adj. 1. earning money; accumulating wealth; 2. seeking wealth; desiring for wealth;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dhana, Artti, Arthin, Tana.
Starts with: Dhanarthin.
Full-text: Arthin, Dhanarthin, Krishnarthi, Krishnarthin, Dhana.
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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
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