sādhaka mf(ikā)n. effective, efficient, productive of (gen. or comp.), accomplishing, fulfilling, completing, perfecting, finishing MBh. Kāv. &c

• energizing (said of the fire supposed to burn within the heart and direct the faculty of volition) Suśr

• adapted to any purpose, useful, advantageous MBh. Pur

• effecting by magic, magical Pañcat. Rājat

• demonstrating, conclusive, proving Sarvad

• m. an assistant Kāv

• an efficient or skilful person, (esp.) an adept, magician Kathās

• a worshipper Mālatīm

• (akā), f. N. of Durgā L

• (ikā), f. very deep or profound sleep (= su-ṣupti) L

• a skilful or efficient woman MW

• n. (prob.) = sādhana, proof, argument Kap