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ोत vrat, s.m. Rite, observance, practice; any religious act or obligation enjoined by the gods, etc. (see brator barat, the pop. form):—vrata-stha, vulg. vratasth, adj. & s.m. (f. -ā), Engaged in (or one who is engaged in) religious austerities or in a vow of any kind; performing penance;—one who performs penance.