maharishi

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Sanskrit महर्षि (maharṣi, great seer) from महा (mahā, great) + ऋषि (ṛṣi, saint, seer).

Noun[edit]

maharishi (plural maharishis)

  1. A teacher of Hindu mysticism.
    • 2020, Avni Doshi, Burnt Sugar, Hamish Hamilton, page 66:
      His lineage of teachers and masters included several famous maharishis.

Usage notes[edit]

  • Often used (capitalised) as a title for such a person.

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