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Definitions for Mahatma
məˈhɑt mə, -ˈhæt-ma·hat·ma
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Princeton's WordNet
mahatmanoun
(Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage
GCIDE
Mahatmanoun
One of a class of sages, or
Wiktionary
mahatmanoun
An epithet granted in India and Tibet to people thought to have great knowledge and love of humanity
Etymology: From Sanskrit, महात्मा (mahātman) महा (mahā) + आत्मन (ātman) meaning great spirit
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Mahatma
Mahātmā (English pronunciation: , Sanskrit: महात्मा, romanized: mahātmā, from Sanskrit महा (mahā) 'great', and आत्मा (ātmā) 'soul') is an honorific used in India. The term is commonly used for Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who is often referred to simply as "Mahatma Gandhi". Albeit less frequently, this epithet has also been used with regard to such people as Basava (1131–1167), Swami Shraddhanand (1856–1926), Lalon Shah (1772–1890), Ayyankali (1863–1941), and Jyotirao Phule (1827–1890). The term mahātmā has also been historically used for a class of religious scholars in Jainism; for the selected religious leaders in Theosophy; and for local religious teachers in the Divine Light Mission church.
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mahatma
Mahatma is a Sanskrit term which means 'Great Soul'. It is a title often used in India to show respect and admiration. The title is most famously associated with Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who was a leader of the Indian National Congress and led India to independence from British rule through his doctrines of nonviolent civil disobedience.
Wikidata
Mahātmā
Mahatma is Sanskrit for "Great Soul". It is similar in usage to the modern Christian term saint. This epithet is commonly applied to prominent people like Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Lalon Shah and Jyotirao Phule. Rabindranath Tagore is said to have accorded, or popularized, this title for Gandhi.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Mahatma
ma-hat′ma, n. one skilled in mysteries or religious secrets: an adept. [Sans., 'high-souled.']
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Mahatma
one who, according to the Theosophists, has passed through the complete cycle of incarnation, has thereby attained perfection of being, and acquired the rank of high priesthood and miraculous powers in the spirit world, one, it would seem, of "the spirits of just men made perfect."
Etymology and Origins
Mahatma
A Hindoo term for a Buddhist gifted with what appear to be supernatural powers, as the result of the very highest intellectual development.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Mahatma in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Mahatma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of Mahatma in a Sentence
A ‘No’ uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a ‘Yes’ merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble. ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma is one whose soul doesn't rest in peace while there are tears even in a single eye.
Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth. (said of Mahatma Gandhi)
Mahatma Gandi was what wives wish their husbands were: thin, tan and moral.
I will not allow anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.' — mahatma gandhi 'I will not allow any trader or investor to walk out by making a single penny from the dalal street.' — All Stock Brokerage firms Association
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