upari

 "Upari" generally translates to "above," 

"on top," "upon," or "upper" in English, 

depending on context and language usage.

General Definition

• In Sanskrit, "upari" (उपरि) functions as an indeclinable 
• preposition and adverb meaning over, above, upon, on top, 
• high above, towards the upper side of, and can also imply 
• beyond or in addition to

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• In Pali, "upari" conveys above, on, upon, overhead, or upper 
• and can refer to spatial, temporal, or metaphorical elevation 

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• In Marathi, "upari" is used as a preposition meaning over or 
• above, at or towards the upper side, or on or upon

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• In Tamil, "உபரி" (Upari) carries the equivalent sense of above 
• or upper

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Contextual Uses

• Yoga and Hindu Philosophy: Refers to the top or surface of 
• a lotus in Haṭhayoga texts or the placement of the tongue 
• above the uvula in yogic practices 

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• Shaivism & Shaktism: Denotes upon or above, such as performing 
• an action over something or representing elevated spiritual states 

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• Historical/Practical: In Marathi history under the Maratha regime, 
• "Upari" signified a category of land tenure or tenancy for cultivators 

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Summary

Depending on usage, "upari" can be translated as "above," 

"on top of," "over," "upon," or "upper", with variations for spatial, 

spiritual, or administrative contexts. It is a versatile term appearing 

in Sanskrit, Pali, Marathi, and Tamil, consistently carrying the sense 

of elevation or priority.