"bhakta" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bhaktas [plural]
Etymology: Transliteration of Sanskrit भक्त (bhakta). Etymology templates: {{root|en|sa|भज्}}, {{translit|en|sa|भक्त}} Transliteration of Sanskrit भक्त (bhakta) Head templates: {{en-noun}} bhakta (plural bhaktas)
  1. (Hinduism) Someone who practises bhakti; a person who is devoted to God; a devotee; a worshipper. Tags: Hinduism Categories (topical): Hinduism, People Related terms: bhakt

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