maharishi
English edit
Etymology edit
From Sanskrit महर्षि (maharṣi, “great seer”) from महा (mahā, “great”) + ऋषि (ṛṣi, “saint, seer”).
Noun edit
maharishi (plural maharishis)
- 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.