arTAt ind. ( abl. of arTa ) 1 As a matter of course, of course, in fact; mUzikeRa daMqo Bakzita ityanena tatsahacaritamapUpaBakzaRamarTAdAyAtaM Bavati S. D. 10. 2 According to the circumstances or state of the case; as a matter of fact. 3 That is to say, namely.