남아시아에서 경의와 존경을 받는 인물 또는 성인이나 현자
A person regarded with reverence or loving respect; a holy person or sage in South Asia.
예문:
"The villagers looked to the mahatma for spiritual guidance during times of crisis."
"He lived the life of a mahatma, renouncing all worldly possessions to seek truth."
신지학에서 초자연적 능력을 지닌 것으로 여겨지는 인도나 티베트의 성자
In some forms of theosophy, a person in India or Tibet believed to possess supernatural powers.
예문:
"Theosophical texts often mention the secret teachings passed down by the mahatmas."
"Followers believed the mahatma could communicate through astral projection."
고귀한 인물(특히 간디)에게 붙이는 존경의 칭호
An honorific title applied to a person of high standing, most notably Mahatma Gandhi.
예문:
"The title Mahatma was bestowed upon Gandhi by the people of India as a mark of respect."
"Many historical documents refer to the leader simply as the Mahatma."