n. pl. ma·ha·ri·shis Hinduism 1. A teacher of mysticism and spiritual knowledge. 2. Used as a title for such a person. [Sanskrit mahārṣiḥ : mahā-, great; see meg- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + ṛṣiḥ, seer, sage, saint; see ers- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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