Artha (Devanagari: अर्थ) is a Sanskrit term meaning "purpose, cause, motive, meaning, notion, wealth, economy or gain".

It refers to the idea of material prosperity. In Hinduism, artha is one of the four goals of life, known as purusharthas. It is 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 is the second of the four purusharthas, the other three being dharma (righteousness), kama (physical or emotional pleasure) and moksha (liberation). Artha is one of the dharmas (duties) of a person in the second stage of life, the householder stage, and during this a person must accumulate as much wealth as possible, without being greedy, to help and support his family and to be able to give to noble charitable works.

1. ^Bhagvada Gita
2. ^Srimad Bhavada Gita
3. ^Chaitanya Charitaamrata

Karna Das is the most prominent Nepali singer living and performing today. Mr. Das was born on 24 November 1974 in Pokhara. Das completed his high school in 1993 and studied Economics in college. Similarly, he was the lead singer of Madhyanha band. He is married to Sima Das. He started his singing career in 1997 with the first song "Jindagi Ko Ke Bharosa."

Mr. Das plays piano. He is inspired by Elton Jones, Richard Michael, Lata Mangeshkar, Jagjit Singh of India & Narayan Gopal of Nepal. He enjoys performing in front of the large audience. He strongly believes his mother is almighty. Most of his songs are heart touching and steal everybody's heart.

Machapuchre Music Contest 1997 Selected Best Male Singer of the year in Pokhara

Christmas Festival Special Contribution of Gospel Song at Dharan, Sunsari, Nepal 1998

Special appearance as a singer at Beauty Pageant of Pokhara 1998

Performed in front of more that four thousand people at that Beauty Pageant Concert in Hong Kong

Performed in front of Nepalese and British Gurkhas living in Hong Kong on the occasion of Nepalese New Year 2001