Antonyms for mahatmas

Grammar : Noun

Spell : muh-haht-muh, -hat-

Phonetic Transcription : məˈhɑt mə, -ˈhæt-

Definition of mahatmas

Origin : 1884, literally "great-souled," from Sanskrit mahatman, from maha "great," from PIE root *meg- "great" (see magnate) + atman, "soul, principle of life," properly "breath" (see atman). In esoteric Buddhism, "a person of supernatural powers." In common use, as a title, a mark of love and respect. Said to have been applied to Gandhi (1869-1948) in 1915 by poet Rabrindranath Tagore.

As in sage : noun wise person
As in celebrity : noun dignitary

Example sentences :

The truth is that an incredulous Western world puts no faith in Mahatmas.
Extract from : « The Mahatma and the Hare » by H. Rider Haggard

I confess that this view of Mahatmas is one that does not surprise me in the least.
Extract from : « The Mahatma and the Hare » by H. Rider Haggard

Mrs. Besant is also a patient disciple of the Masters—to wit, the Mahatmas.
Extract from : « Flowers of Freethought » by George W. Foote

Yet they might as well be mahatmas, for in their going and coming they are as mysterious.
Extract from : « Old Plymouth Trails » by Winthrop Packard

People are turning in their despair even to table-rappings and Mahatmas.
Extract from : « The Grandchildren of the Ghetto » by Israel Zangwill

The Mahatmas are giving intellectual instructions, enormously more interesting than even the exhibition of their abnormal powers.
Extract from : « The Popular Science Monthly, September, 1900 » by Various

And the king was also surrounded by hundreds of Mahatmas crowned with ascetic success and of rigid vows.
Extract from : « Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1 » by Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

Mysterious, ghostly appearances of Mahatmas were seen, and messages were constantly received by supernatural means.
Extract from : « Hours with the Ghosts or, Nineteenth Century Witchcraft » by Henry Ridgely Evans

The chief of the secret order is appointed by the Mahatmas, on account, it is claimed, of his or her occult development.
Extract from : « Hours with the Ghosts or, Nineteenth Century Witchcraft » by Henry Ridgely Evans

The unknown adept presided over the affair, as special envoy of the Mahatmas.
Extract from : « Hours with the Ghosts or, Nineteenth Century Witchcraft » by Henry Ridgely Evans

Synonyms for mahatmas

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