"sadhaka" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sadhakas [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit साधक (sādhaka). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sa|साधक}} Sanskrit साधक (sādhaka) Head templates: {{en-noun}} sadhaka (plural sadhakas)
  1. (Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism) A person who follows a particular sadhana, or goal-directed spiritual practice. Wikipedia link: sadhaka Tags: Hinduism, Jainism Categories (topical): Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism Synonyms: sadhak
    Sense id: en-sadhaka-en-noun-Arw-AJtA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Topics: Buddhism, lifestyle, religion

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