Sadhaka, Sādhaka: 37 definitions
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation1) Sādhaka (साधक) refers to the “performer of the rite”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 1.3. Accordingly, “the attainment of Śiva’s region is the Achievable. Means of achievement is the service rendered unto Him. Sādhaka (the performer of the rite) is the person who is free from desire even for permanence which attitude is the result of His grace. Rites mentioned in the Vedas should be performed with the fruits thereof dedicated to Him. Thence, through Sālokya he attains the feet of the great Lord”.
2) Sādhaka (साधक) refers to the “(pure) pure activities of the aspirant” (of which the most important is mentioned as Prāṇāyāma), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.2 (“The Prayer of the gods).—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Śiva: “[...] Among the Yogas you are the Vyatīpāta; among creepers you are the Soma creeper; among intellectual activities you are the virtuous inclination, among intimate ones you are the wife. Among the pure activities of the aspirant (sādhaka), O great lord, you are Prāṇāyāma [sādhakānāṃ śucīnāṃ tvaṃ prāṇāyāmo]; among all Jyotirliṅgas you are Viśveśvara. [...]”.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexSādhaka (साधक).—Dakṣa and other sons of Brahmā live in a place two crores of Yojanas above Maharloka.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 101. 139.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Google Books: A Practical Approach to the Science of AyurvedaSādhaka (साधक).—One of the five upadoṣas (sub-functions) of pitta (one of the three biological humors).—
Location of sādhaka: Heart.
Functions of sādhaka: Removes dark thoughts and desires, increases intelligence, memory, wisdom and self-esteem.
Ailments of sādhaka due to vitiation: Psychological disturbances, fear, anger and greed; heart diseases.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraSādhaka (साधक) refers to “spiritual aspirants”, whose mask should be represented with long hair (lambakeśaka), according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 23. Providing masks is a component of nepathya (costumes and make-up) and is to be done in accordance with the science of āhāryābhinaya (extraneous representation).
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: McGill: The architectural theory of the MānasāraSādhaka (साधक).—In Śaiva Siddhānta, a sādhaka, “aspirant”, is initiated into the path of spiritual realization when Śiva himself, “under the guise of a Preceptor, imparts knowledge through upadeśa, instruction, śāstra, book, and anubhava, the resulting experience” (Sivaraman, Saivism in Philosophical Perspective, p. 396). With regard to the initiation of the sthapati, this role of preceptor is filled by the sthāpaka.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarSādhaka (साधक).—Instrument of an activity; cf. सर्वाणि कारकाणि साधकानि (sarvāṇi kārakāṇi sādhakāni) M. Bh. on I. 1.42; cf. also साधकं निर्वर्तकं कारकसंज्ञं भवतीति वक्तव्यम् (sādhakaṃ nirvartakaṃ kārakasaṃjñaṃ bhavatīti vaktavyam) M. Bh. on I. 4.23. See the word कारक (kāraka) above.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: academia.edu: Chapter Nineteen of the KakṣapuṭatantraSādhaka (साधक) is a practitioner in the siddha tradition. ‘Siddha’ indicates a person who has already attained a certain siddhi. ‘Sādhaka’, on the contrary, indicates a person who aims at attaining a siddhi.
Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the ĀgamasSādhaka (साधक) refers to a Śaiva initiate who underwent the Nirvāṇadīkṣā, as defined in Dīkṣā (initiation) hierarchy.—Dīkṣā also gives rise to four broad hierarchies, depending on the ritual performed and the resulting spiritual progress. Samaya and Viśeṣa dīkṣā lead an initiate up to the rudra-tattva and īśvara-tattva. These initiates are called Samayī. In Nirvāṇa-dīkṣā, special processes cut the kārmic bonds and other bondages, making him a Putraka. Abhiṣeka with the sādhyamantra, along with other rituals, makes him a Sādhaka. Abhiṣeka with all mantras, along with other rituals, makes the Sādhaka an Ācārya. Each level of dīkṣā bestows certain rights and responsibilities on the initiate.
The Sādhaka and Ācārya can perform all nitya, naimittika and kāmya-pūjā. The Samayī, Putraka and Sādhaka all work under the Ācārya and assist him in different ways during the pūjā. They are all under a sort of apprenticeship, getting trained formally as well as by observation. [...] In the temple, the Ādiśaiva priests are classified by the āgama into five levels—Ācārya, Arcaka, Sādhaka, Alaṅkṛta and Vācaka. [...] The Sādhaka is responsible for organizing all the material required for the pūjā.
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions1) Sādhaka (साधक) refers to a “male practitioner”, according to the Siddhayogeśvarīmata chapter 10.—Accordingly, “[Bhairava spoke]:—First [before any other practice to attain a specific supernatural power], for all kinds of supernatural powers, [and] for expiatory purposes, one has to start the observance of the [ancillary] mantras, which destroys all obstacles. The male (sādhaka) or female practitioner, with his/her mind focused on the mantra, should perform worship according to prescriptions and then undertake the vow. [...]”.
2) Sādhaka (साधक) refers to the “two types of initiates”, according to the Svacchandatantra verse 4.79b-81b.—Accordingly, “The Sādhaka is of two kinds. On the one hand, there is the śivadharmī, for whom the cosmic path is purified by Śaiva mantras and who is yoked to [particular] mantras that are to be mastered; he is knowledgeable, consecrated [to office], and devoted to the propitiation of mantras. This Śaiva Sādhaka is capable [of mastering] the threefold supernatural powers. The second [kind of Sādhaka] adheres to the mundane path and is devoted to the performance of good and meritorious works; desiring the fruits produced by [his] karma, he abides solely [devoted to] meritorious [karma], free of the unmeritorious. [The Guru] should always perform the destruction of the unmeritorious portion [of the candidate’s karma] with mantras”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhagavad-gita (4th edition)Sādhaka (साधक) refers to “one who performs regulated spiritual discipline to achieve a specific goal”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).
Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhajana-rahasya - 2nd EditionSādhaka (साधक) refers to:—One who follows a spiritual discipline with the objective of achieving pure devotion for Śrī Kṛṣṇa, and more specifically, achieving bhāva-bhakti. (cf. Glossary page from Bhajana-Rahasya).
Source: Pure Bhakti: Arcana-dipika - 3rd EditionSādhaka (साधक) refers to:—One who follows a spiritual discipline with the objective of achieving pure devotion for Śrī kṛṣṇa, and more specifically, for achieving bhāva-bhakti. (cf. Glossary page from Arcana-dīpikā).
Source: Pure Bhakti: Brhad BhagavatamrtamSādhaka (साधक) refers to:—One who follows a spiritual discipline, or sādhana. (cf. Glossary page from Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSādhaka (साधक) refers to an “adept”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “How is (the conduct of) the follower of the Rule (samayin), the spiritual son (putraka) and the adept (sādhaka)? (What is) the state of the teacher (ācārya)? In brief, (what is) the teaching concerning the four stages of life (āśrama)”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts1) Sādhaka (साधक) refers to one of the four class of Śiṣya (aspirants), according to the seventeenth chapter of the Jayākhyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra Āgama text composed of 4500 verses in 33 chapters dealing with topics such as mantra (formulas), japa (repetitions), dhyāna (meditations), mudrā (gesticulations), nyāsa (concentrations) etc.—Description of the chapter [śiṣyabheda]:—There are four classes of śiṣyas—samayin or samayajña, putraka, sādhaka and ācārya. To Nārada’s question about them (1-2), Śrībhagavān takes each one of these up for individual discussion (3-11, 12-16, 17-28, 46-62). A section on the daily duties [ācāra] of the sādhaka is also rehearsed (29-45).
2) Sādhaka (साधक) refers to an “initiate who has completed the third year”, as discussed in chapter 1 of the Pauṣkarasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text of almost 5900 verses divided into forty-three chapters presented as a frame-work dialogue between Pauṣkara and Bhagavān dealing with the esoteric meaning of maṇḍala-designs, worship routines and temple-building.—Description of the chapter [śiṣyaparīkṣā-lakṣaṇa]: An initiate must first approach his preceptor in the Pāñcarātra in the traditional way. The initiation into Pāñcarātra requires four years progressive mastery over (each of) four maṇḍalas—[e.g., during the third year stage he is to be called a Sādhaka, and he masters the cakrābja-maṇḍala] [...]. Greater than all these four is the Mahācakra of nine constituent lotuses which is productive of the highest spiritual benefit. [...]
3) Sādhaka (साधक) refers to a classification of Pāñcarātra initiation (dīkṣā), as discussed in chapter 2 of the Viṣṇusaṃhitā: a Sanskrit text written in 2600 verses which covers typical Pāñcarātra topics through a narrative dialogue between Aupagāyana and Siddha Sumati.—Description of the chapter [tantra-vyākhyā]: This chapter concerns itself with a clarification of certain ideas and terms, viz., [...] how the people who undergo dīkṣā-initiation are to be distinguished [Samayin, Putraka, Sādhaka, Deśika and Guru—40-49a] [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: WikiPedia: HinduismA sādhaka is a practitioner of a particular sādhanā. The term "sādhaka" is often synonymous with "yogini" or "yogi".
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Dhamma Dana: Pali English GlossaryN Proof.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: archive.org: The Indian Buddhist IconographySādhaka (साधक) is one who “by means of the Sādhana undergoes a detailed mental exercise for the development of his spiritual or psychic powers”.
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (Tibetan Buddhism)Sādhaka (साधक) refers to a “practitioner” (of Yoga/Esoteric Buddhism), according to verse 14.24bd-27 of the Laghuśaṃvara, an ancient Buddhist Yoginī Tantra.—Accordingly, [while describing the Siddhi of speech]: “The Sādhaka [who has] the Siddhi of speech can certainly attract a king or queen by [merely] thinking [it]. He quickly controls gods, demons and men. When angry, he can kill with his speech and drive away his adversary. The practitioner (sādhaka) can thus effect a curse with his speech. And he can stop a river, a cart, a machine [like a water-wheel,] the ocean, elephants and horses, clouds, a man or bird merely by means of his speech. He achieves everything which he desires by his speech”.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on AgricultureSādhaka (साधक) refers to a “practitioner (of mantras)”, according to the Vajratuṇḍasamayakalparāja, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly, “Now there lived a Brahmin called Viṣṇudatta in Navanagara. He was wealthy with great riches, great revenues; he was endowed with copious acquisitions and means of subsistence. He had mastered the Vedas and Vedāṅgas. He was a mantra-reciter and mantra-practitioner (mantra-sādhaka). He summoned Nāgas again and again. He sacrificed fire oblations. [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: Jaina YogaSādhaka (साधक) refers to a division of a śrāvaka (laymen), according to certain Digambadara Jains, eg., Āśādhara (Sāgāra-dharmāmṛta 1.19-20), and Medhāvin (Dharma-saṃgraha-śrāvakācāra 5.1-8). Sādhaka refers to one who concludes (sādhayati) his human incarnation in a final purification of the self by carrying out sallekhanā.
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsSādhaka (साधक) refers to “(being) productive of (prosperity)”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “There is nothing like the doctrine which is productive of all prosperity (sarvābhyudaya-sādhaka), the root of the tree of bliss, beneficial, venerable and grants liberation. Snakes, fire, poison, tigers, elephants, lions, demons and kings, etc. do not hurt those whose selves are settled in the doctrine”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysādhaka : (adj.) effecting; accomplishing. (nt.), a proof.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySādhaka, (adj.) (fr. sādh) accomplishing, effecting J. I, 86; SnA 394, 415; Sdhp. 161; iṇa° debt-collector Miln. 365; bali° tax-collector J. IV, 366; V, 103, 105, 106. (Page 703)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarysādhaka (साधक).—a (S) That accomplishes, effects, brings about; or that is instrumental, conducive, promotive, helpful to or of. 2 By eminence. That is engaged in a course of rites and observances, acts and sufferings, in order to obtain Moksh or emancipation from personal or distinct existence. Ex. kiṃ sā0 jaisā nidhānājavaḷī || (virājita).
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishsādhaka (साधक).—a That accomplishes; that is instrumental.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySādhaka (साधक).—a. [sādh-ṇvul, sidh-ṇic ṇvul sādhādeśaḥ vā Tv.] (-dhakā or -dhikā f.)
1) Accomplishing, fulfilling, effecting, completing.
2) Efficient, effective; त्वं सर्वतोगामि च साधकं च (tvaṃ sarvatogāmi ca sādhakaṃ ca) Kumārasambhava 3.12.
3) Skilful, adept.
4) Effecting by magic, magical.
5) Assisting, helping.
6) Conclusive.
-kaḥ 1 A magician.
2) One possessed of supernatural powers, a yogin; अविचलितमनोभिः साधकैर्मय्यमाणः (avicalitamanobhiḥ sādhakairmayyamāṇaḥ) Mālatīmādhava (Bombay) 5.1.
-kā Name of Durgā.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionarySādhaka (साधक).—mfn.
(-kaḥ-kā-kaṃ) Completing, perfecting, finishing, who or what effects or completes. f.
(-dhakā or dhikā) 1. Fulfilling. 2. Effecting by magic. 3. Skilful, adept. 4. Aiding, helping. E. sādh to finish, ṇvul aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionarySādhaka (साधक).—[sādh + aka], I. adj., f. dhikā, 1. Accomplishing. 2. Helping, [Indralokāgamana] 5, 56. 3. Magical, [Pañcatantra] 241, 2; an adept, [Mālatīmādhava, (ed. Calc.)] 74, 6; 9, 7 ([Prakrit]). Ii. f. ikā, Deep sleep (= suṣupti, a vedantic term).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySādhaka (साधक).—[feminine] dhikā accomplishing, effecting ([genetive] or —°); helping, useful; [masculine] assistant, worshipper, sorcerer.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Sādhaka (साधक):—[from sādh] mf(ikā)n. effective, efficient, productive of ([genitive case] or [compound]), accomplishing, fulfilling, completing, perfecting, finishing, [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] energizing (said of the fire supposed to burn within the heart and direct the faculty of volition), [Suśruta]
3) [v.s. ...] adapted to any purpose, useful, advantageous, [Mahābhārata; Purāṇa]
4) [v.s. ...] effecting by magic, magical, [Pañcatantra; Rājataraṅgiṇī]
5) [v.s. ...] demonstrating, conclusive, proving, [Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha]
6) [v.s. ...] m. an assistant, [Kāvya literature]
7) [v.s. ...] an efficient or skilful person, ([especially]) an adept, magician, [Kathāsaritsāgara]
8) [v.s. ...] a worshipper, [Mālatīmādhava]
9) Sādhakā (साधका):—[from sādhaka > sādh] f. Name of Durgā, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
10) Sādhaka (साधक):—[from sādh] n. ([probably]) = sādhana, proof, argument, [Kapila]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionarySādhaka (साधक):—[(kaḥ-kā-kaṃ) a.] Completing.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Sādhaka (साधक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Sāhaga.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionarySādhaka (साधक) [Also spelled sadhak]:—(nm) one engaged in or devoted to spiritual achievement/accomplishment; (a) effective, instrumental, conducive; engaged in or devoted to spiritual achievement/accomplishment; ~[tā] engagement or devotion to spiritual achievement/accomplishment; effectiveness, instrumentality, conduciveness.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSādhaka (ಸಾಧಕ):—
1) [noun] the act, process of accomplishing; accomplishment.
2) [noun] the act of practising something for purpose of learning, acquiring proficiency, etc.; practice.
3) [noun] a man who practises for this purpose.
4) [noun] a man who accomplishes; an accomplisher.
5) [noun] a man who has achieved skill (in a particular field of activity).
6) [noun] a man who is skilled in sleight of hand, illusions, etc.; a magician.
7) [noun] the act of helping, providing assistance to another or others.
8) [noun] that which is achieved.
9) [noun] a man who has the knowledge of alchemy; an alchemist.
10) [noun] an exercising for building a strong body; body-building.
11) [noun] the art of using weapons; amartial art.
12) [noun] a thing by means of which something is done; a means; an instrument.
13) [noun] a food, used in small quantities for increasing the taste, appetite, etc. as pickles, chutney, etc.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionarySādhaka (साधक):—n. 1. one devoted to a certain principle (esp. spiritual); an ascetic; 2. a devotee; an ascetic; a magician;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Sadhaka Badhaka, Sadhakabadhaka, Sadhakadiksha, Sadhakajna, Sadhakapitta, Sadhakasarvasva, Sadhakasnana, Sadhakata, Sadhakatama, Sadhakatamatva, Sadhakatva, Sadhakavarti, Sadhakendra, Sadhakottama.
Ends with (+20): Ajataratisadhaka, Amgasadhaka, Anusadhaka, Ardhasadhaka, Arthasadhaka, Ashadhaka, Atmasadhaka, Bhaktopasadhaka, Candradatta sadhaka, Dinasadhaka, Dushta-sadhaka, Garadisadhaka, Garudisadhaka, Inasadhaka, Jambhasadhaka, Jataratisadhaka, Karmasadhaka, Karyaprasadhaka, Karyasadhaka, Karyyasadhaka.
Full-text (+630): Uttarasadhaka, Karyasadhaka, Sahaga, Sadhakata, Nirvartaka, Lokasadhaka, Kamamaya-kosha, Mantrasadhaka, Hiranyamaya-kosha, Sadhakendra, Sadhakatamatva, Bhutidiksha, Lokojjhita, Shubhastha, Sadashivaphala, Shantyanta, Sadhakasarvasva, Sadhakatama, Sadhakavarti, Phalaprada.
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6. Summary of the Samanya-pada of the Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.1.276 < [Part 1 - Ecstatic Excitants (vibhāva)]
Verse 3.2.56 < [Part 2 - Affection and Service (dāsya-rasa)]
Verse 2.1.279 < [Part 1 - Ecstatic Excitants (vibhāva)]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 4.8 - Doctrine of karma < [Chapter 2 - Yoga philosophy and practices]
Part 4 - The Concept and Content of Patanjali Yogadarsana < [Chapter 2 - Yoga philosophy and practices]
Part 12 - Similarities and differences of both the Philosophies in Nutshell < [Chapter 4 - A Comparative Study]
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 95 [Parāśakti as Kālakarṣiṇī in Cakrapañcaka] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]
Verse 29 [Īśvari leads Siddhā and Sādhaka to Cidākāśa] < [Chapter 2 - Second Vimarśa]
Verse 8 [The true nature of the dual-deity the Kāla-Kāli] < [Chapter 1 - First Vimarśa]
Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika (by R. Balasubramanian)
Verse 2.719 < [Book 2 - Brahmavallī]
Verse 2.329 < [Book 2 - Brahmavallī]
Verse 2.438 < [Book 2 - Brahmavallī]
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
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