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As a general, uncapitalized English noun, "mahatma" can refer to any great person; in India, it is used as a title of love and respect. When capitalized, however, it usually refers to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the great leader who helped guide India to independence in 1947.
noun. a Brahman sage. (especially in India) a person who is held in the highest esteem for wisdom and saintliness. (in Theosophy) a great sage who has renounced further spiritual development in order to aid those who are less advanced.
Mahātmā (English pronunciation: / məˈhɑːtmə, məˈhætmə /, Sanskrit: महात्मा, romanized : mahātmā, from Sanskrit महा (mahā) 'great', and आत्मा (ātmā) 'soul') is an honorific used in India. The term is commonly used for Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who is often referred to simply as "Mahatma Gandhi".
1. a Brahman sage. 2. (esp in India) a person who is held in the highest esteem for wisdom and saintliness. 3. (in theosophy) a great sage who has renounced further spiritual development in order to aid those who are less advanced. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi ( ISO: Mōhanadāsa Karamacaṁda Gāṁdhī; [c] 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule.
Mahatma Definition. In India, any of a class of wise and holy persons held in special regard or reverence: Mohandas Gandhi was called Mahatma. A person venerated for spirituality and high-mindedness. Used as a title of respect for such a person.
noun. (Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage. see more.
