Araha (adj.) ( -- ˚) [Vedic arha of arh] 1. worthy of, de- serving, entitled to, worth Dh 195 (pūjā˚); Pv ii.86 (dakkhiṇā˚); VvA 23 (daṇḍa˚ deserving punishment). Freq. in cpd. mahâraha [Sk. mahârgha] worth much, of great value, costly, dear J i.50, 58; iii.83, etc. (see mahant). -- 2. fit for, apt for, suitable PvA 26 (paribhoga˚ fit for eating).