Sadhaka

Sadhaka

A sadhaka (Sanskrit) is a practitioner of a particular sadhana. The term is often synonymous with yogi. Sadhakas typically have a relationship with a master teacher. Both Hindu traditions and Vajrayana Buddhist traditions practice sadhanas and use the term sadhaka.

See also

*Sadhana
*Yogi


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