Adhikārī
अधिकारीपुंल्लिङ्ग (masculine) · अधि उपसर्ग (adhi — over) + √कृ धातु (kṛ — to do) + इन् प्रत्यय
adhikārī
Qualifications
Qualified person — one who possesses the qualifications for study
Adhikārī is the qualified person for a teaching — specifically, in Vedānta, one who possesses sādhana-catuṣṭaya. It is not a value judgment about the person but the recognition that, just as quantum physics requires prerequisites, the knowledge of Brahman requires a prepared mind. The guru's role includes assessing whether the student is an adhikārī and, if not, helping them prepare.
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Vishva Vidya. "Adhikārī (अधिकारी)." Vishva Vidya — Vedanta, January 1, 2026. https://vedanta.com.br/en/glossary/adhikari.
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