Dear friends,
IMHO,the difference between Sadhaka and Upasaka

1. A Sadhaka is an aspirant , and his "Sadhana" could
be in Gnana Marga, Karma Marga, anything. An Upasaka
is a worshipper so in simple terms it only refers to
one in Bhakti Marga eg - Devi Upasaka etc.

2. A Sadhaka by definition has not reached is goal and
is trying to reach. An Upasaka may be still seeking
Siddhi in his Upasana (eg vision of God etc ) or may
be continuing his Upasana even after achieving that
end. This may be to set example to others, or for the
pure bliss of Upasana itself

regards,
Rajani
--- Srinivas Kodukula <snkodukula@...> wrote:
>
> Respected devotees of Srimata,
>
> I have a doubt. What is the difference between a
> Sadhaka and a Upasaka? Any of the learned people and
> aspirants of divinity may kindly help me in this.
>
> Namaskarams
>
>
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