maharishi

English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Sanskrit महार्षि (mahārṣi, “great seer”) from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Sanskrit महा (mahā, “great”) + ऋषि (ṛ́ṣi, “saint, seer”)

Noun

maharishi (plural maharishis)

1. A teacher of Hindu mysticism

Usage notes

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