maharishi

English

Etymology

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

Noun

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

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

Translations

a teacher of Hindu mysticism

• Assamese: মহৰ্ষি (mohorxi)
• Bengali: মহর্ষি (bn) (mohorśi)
• Hindi: महर्षि (hi) (maharṣi)
• Sanskrit: महर्षि (sa) (maharṣi)