Upajjhaya
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In a Buddhist context, an Upajjhaya (also spelled upadhyaya), literally a (spiritual) preceptor (monk or saint), is one of the two teachers of a novice monk – the other one being the Acariya. An Upajjhaya will focus on teaching ethics, morality, good manners and decency. Upadhyaya means teacher in Sanskrit.
Upadhyaya or Upadhyay is the surname of Brahmins from near Baliya Village - traditionally similar to the surname's meaning Upadhyaya's were Teachers and Priests. Upadhyaya is also the surname of some members of Shivalli Madhwa Brahmins of Karnataka.
Etymology:
- Sanskrit: upādhyāya
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