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dhan

Dhan is a term used in several Indian languages to denote wealth, money, or property. It derives from Sanskrit dhana, meaning wealth or possessions, and is cognate with related terms across Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, and Nepali.

In everyday language, dhan refers to material wealth, but in Hindu philosophy wealth is viewed within the

The term also occurs in personal names and family names. It is a common root in Indian

In contemporary usage, dhan is used across several Indian languages to refer to money, capital, or assets

broader
framework
of
artha,
one
of
the
four
aims
of
life
alongside
dharma,
kama,
and
moksha.
The
word
appears
in
classical
literature
and
folklore
as
a
symbol
of
prosperity
and,
at
times,
as
a
reminder
that
wealth
can
be
transient
and
should
be
used
wisely.
given
names
such
as
Dhan
Gopal
Mukerji,
illustrating
how
the
word
enters
identity
as
a
name
that
connotes
abundance
or
prosperity.
The
root
appears
in
other
compound
names
and
terms
related
to
wealth
or
assets.
in
both
formal
and
informal
contexts.