Mahatma: meaning, definitions and examples

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mahatma

 

[ mษ™หˆhษ‘หtmษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

title of respect

The term 'Mahatma' is a Sanskrit title that means 'great soul'. It is often used to denote individuals of exceptional moral and spiritual stature. Most famously, Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian leader, is known for his nonviolent resistance against British rule in India, leading to significant political change. The title conveys a sense of deep respect and admiration, emphasizing the spiritual greatness of the person it describes.

Synonyms

great soul, philosopher, spiritual leader.

Examples of usage

  • Mahatma Gandhi inspired many with his philosophy of nonviolence.
  • The teachings of Mahatma Buddha also reflect great wisdom.
  • People regard him as a Mahatma for his commitment to social justice.

Translations

Translations of the word "mahatma" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mahatma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคพเคคเฅเคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mahatma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mahatma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั…ะฐั‚ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mahatma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒใƒˆใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mahatma

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mahatma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mahatma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆํ•˜ํŠธ๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ู‡ุงุชู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mahatma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mahatma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฃ้›„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mahatma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mahatma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั…ะฐั‚ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฐแƒแƒขแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mahatma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mahatma

Etymology

The word 'Mahatma' originates from the Sanskrit 'mahat', meaning great, and 'atma', meaning soul. The combination forms a term that reflects greatness of spirit and virtue. The title gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when used to refer specifically to Mahatma Gandhi, who became a symbol of resistance through nonviolent means. The cultural significance of 'mahatma' extends beyond Gandhi, as it has also been applied to other influential leaders across various religions and philosophies, illustrating its deep-rooted connections to reverence and moral leadership throughout history.