arthaya arthá-ya, den. Ā. (P.), (arthate,E.), endeavour, strive for; ask one (ac., ab.) for (ac.); explain. abhi, ask one (ac.) for (ac. d., lc., or-artham). pra, desire; ask one (ac.) for (ac., lc.); request something (ac.) from (ab.); wish to, ask one to (inf.); woo; have recourse to; Ā, oppose oneself to (ac.). sam, prepare; conclude; judge, think, consider; connect with (in. orpratiw. ac.); perceive; contemplate; resolve; cheer up, encourage.