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maharishi|mɑːhəˈriːʃɪ|
Also 9 Maharshi.
[Skr. mahārshi, f. mahā great + ṛíshi inspired sage.]
The title of a Hindu sage or holy man. Also in more general use: (the title of) a popular leader of spiritual thought or opinion. Cf. guru.
1785C. Wilkins tr. Bhăgvăt-G.ēētā 144 Măhărshĕĕs, great saints, of whom there are reckoned seven, who were at the creation produced from the mind of Brăhmā. 1810E. Moor Hindu Pantheon 94 The terms Devarshi, Rajarshi, Maharshi, are nearly synonimous with Rishi; meaning saint, deified saint, great saint, or great sage. 1855H. H. Wilson Gloss. Judicial & Revenue Terms 318/1 Maharishi. 1966C. F. Lutes in Mahesh Yogi Sci. of Being (rev. ed.) 13 It was in Madras, in 1958, that Maharishi founded the Spiritual Regeneration Movement. 1968Listener 4 Jan. 8/1 The Dial Press..have published as ‘A Brahmin Book’ McLuhan hot & cool, the new ‘critical symposium’ on Maharishi McLuhan. 1970K. Platt Pushbutton Butterfly (1971) ix. 107 Testimonials of faith and gratitude to Guru Maharishi Viparina. 1972Guardian 1 Nov. 10/6 The Beatles..turned to the Maharishi, but he let them down. |