noun
- plural of maharishi; Hindu sages or spiritual teachers of great wisdom and enlightenment
Usage: Hinduism; spirituality
Examples
- The ancient maharishis composed many of the sacred texts of Hinduism.
- Students traveled from distant lands to learn from the maharishis.
- The maharishis were known for their deep meditation practices.
- Many maharishis lived as hermits in the mountains.
- The teachings of the maharishis have influenced millions of people.
- Several maharishis established ashrams for spiritual learning.