Upawasa
from sanskerta
Verified
Standard
verb
agama
Action
From sanskerta
Definition
Upawasa is a Hindu religious term for fasting or brata, a form of self-discipline obligatory for Hindus, such as during the night of Siwaratri.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit 'upavāsa', meaning 'fasting' or 'abstaining'.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action