Definitions for maharishimɑ həˈri ʃi, məˈhɑr ə-

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ma•ha•ri•shimɑ həˈri ʃi, məˈhɑr ə-(n.)(pl.)-shis.

  1. a Hindu religious sage.

    Category: Eastern Religions

Origin of maharishi:

< Skt, =maha- great +-rṣi, comb. form of ṛṣi saint

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  1. maharishi(Noun)

    A teacher of Hindu mysticism

  2. Origin: Sanskrit great seer


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