"उपासक" meaning in Sanskrit

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Noun

Forms: upāsaka [romanization]
Head templates: {{sa-noun|g=m}} उपासक • (upāsaka) stem, m
  1. serving, a servant
    Sense id: en-उपासक-sa-noun-vZxGybJd Categories (other): Sanskrit entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Sanskrit entries with incorrect language header: 30 21 18 32
  2. worshipping, a worshipper, follower
    Sense id: en-उपासक-sa-noun-W27MfsN- Categories (other): Sanskrit entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Sanskrit entries with incorrect language header: 30 21 18 32
  3. intent on, engaged or occupied with
    Sense id: en-उपासक-sa-noun-hQj8Kr7O Categories (other): Sanskrit entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Sanskrit entries with incorrect language header: 30 21 18 32
  4. (Buddhism) a Buddhist lay worshipper (as distinguished from the भिक्षु)
    Sense id: en-उपासक-sa-noun-X6VuT4vL Categories (other): Buddhism, Sanskrit entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Sanskrit entries with incorrect language header: 30 21 18 32 Topics: Buddhism, lifestyle, religion
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          "name": "desc"
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      ],
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      ],
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          "worshipper"
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      ]
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}

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