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maharishi

maharishi

1 9.4
A respected spiritual teacher from India who teaches meditation and wisdom
  • noun
  • /ˌmɑːhəˈriːʃi/
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  • The maharishi taught his followers about the importance of mindfulness and compassion.

Examples

  • I'm fixing to do me some meditating with the maharishi.

    Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

  • I haven't climbed this many steps since I went to see the maharishi.

    Roxanne (1987)

  • Uh, I think that the pretty boy maharishi over here has been mixing a little bit of drano with his fruit punch.

    Airborne (1993)

  • Many people turn to a maharishi for guidance on their spiritual journey.

  • She learned meditation techniques from a well-known maharishi in her town.

Synonyms

swami
vsmaharishi
17 8.8

A respected Hindu teacher and monk used as a title for spiritual leaders

is a respected spiritual teacher rather than a formal monastic title
yoga guru
vsmaharishi
1 4.9

A person who teaches yoga and meditation and gives spiritual guidance

is a general respected spiritual teacher not limited to a single practice
rishi
vsmaharishi
9.9

A wise Hindu teacher from ancient India who teaches about spiritual life

is a respected spiritual teacher in modern Indian tradition
mahatma
vsmaharishi
9.1

A very respected wise and holy person, often a Hindu spiritual leader

is a respected spiritual teacher specifically within Indian religious context
roshi
vsmaharishi
9.9

A respected Zen teacher who guides students in meditation

is a respected spiritual teacher specifically within Indian traditions

How Respected

mahatma
9.1
maharishi
1 9.4
guru
23 6.7
teacher
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

maharishi singular
maharishis plural

Etymology

Maharishi comes from the Sanskrit parts maha 'great' and rishi 'sage' or 'seer'. So a maharishi is a 'great' spiritual teacher, a very respected wise person.