Dasa

Dāsa is a Sanskrit word found in ancient Indian texts such as the Rigveda, Pali canon, and theArthashastra., The Sanskrit term Dasa (or Das) generally translates to "servant," "devotee," or "votary," often indicating a person engaged in selfless service or a "slave of God" in spiritual contexts. It is primarily used in religious and cultural contexts to signify humility, servitude, and devotion.

Dāsa, in some contexts, is also related to dasyu and asura, which have been translated by some scholars as "demon", "harmful supernatural forces," "slave," "servant," or "barbarian," depending on the context in which the word is used.