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great- |
Adjective
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a prefix denoting greatness or large scale |
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Mahakala |
Noun
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a formidable form of Shiva as the destroyer |
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renunciation of worldly life |
Phrase
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the act of renouncing home life for a significant religious purpose |
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aspirated consonant |
Phrase
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a speech sound produced with an extra puff of breath |
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Persian lilac |
Noun
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a tree of the Meliaceae family with pinnate leaves and yellow fruit |
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great-souled |
Adjective
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possessing a noble soul or excellent character and thoughts |
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great element |
Noun
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any one of the five fundamental elements: earth, water, fire, air, or ether |
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large mandala |
Noun
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a very large ritual diagram or symbolic representation |
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five great sins |
Noun
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the five types of grave sins in Hindu tradition |
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mortuary priest |
Noun
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a Brahmin who accepts offerings made in the name of the deceased |
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Mahayana |
Noun
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one of the three major branches or schools of Buddhism |
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mentors |
Noun
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a collective group of parents or teachers |
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Mahamahopadhyaya |
Noun
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an honorary title conferred upon distinguished Sanskrit scholars |
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human flesh |
Noun
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the flesh of a human being |
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overman |
Noun
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a superior human being as defined by Nietzsche's philosophy |
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yellow-flowered plant |
Noun
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a plant characterized by yellow flowers |
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Mahayanist |
Adjective
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pertaining to or associated with the Mahayana school of Buddhism |
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His Excellency |
Phrase
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an honorific title used to address high-ranking officials like presidents or ambassadors |
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Her Excellency |
Phrase
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an honorific title used to address high-ranking female officials |
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great journey |
Noun
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the journey to heaven via the Himalayas as described in the Mahabharata |
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final pilgrimage |
Noun
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the final journey to heaven via the Himalayas as described in the Mahabharata |
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Maharashtri |
Noun
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the language spoken by the inhabitants of Maharashtra |
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Maharashtri Prakrit |
Noun
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a primary form of the Prakrit language |
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Maharudri |
Noun
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a ritual recitation performed by eleven Brahmins over eleven days |
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night of cosmic dissolution |
Noun
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the night of cosmic dissolution or total destruction |
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Maha Shivaratri |
Noun
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the great festival dedicated to Lord Shiva |
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cosmic intellect |
Noun
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the first manifestation of nature in Samkhya philosophy |
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D.Litt |
Noun
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a doctoral degree in literature or equivalent high academic honor |
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Mahavira |
Noun
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the twenty-fourth and final Tirthankara of Jainism |
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Jain Tirthankara |
Noun
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the twenty-fourth and final Tirthankara of Jainism |
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great disease |
Noun
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a severe or incurable illness |
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great hell |
Noun
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one of the major hells in Hindu cosmology |
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major hell |
Noun
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one of the major hells in Hindu cosmology |
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high price |
Noun
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the state of being expensive or high-priced |
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mahavakya |
Noun
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a profound statement revealing deep or spiritual truth, such as Upanishadic aphorisms |
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great saying |
Noun
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a profound statement revealing deep or spiritual truth, such as Upanishadic aphorisms |
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long sentence |
Noun
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very long or extensive sentences |
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major disease |
Noun
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any of the eight considered incurable diseases or a major epidemic |
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Mahanavami |
Noun
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the ninth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Ashoj, dedicated to Goddess Durga |
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great brahmin |
Noun
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a highly respected or eminent Brahmin |
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eminent brahmin |
Noun
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a highly respected or eminent Brahmin |
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Mahavyahriti |
Noun
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the three sacred utterances used in Vedic rituals and daily prayers |
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sacred utterance |
Noun
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the three sacred utterances used in Vedic rituals and daily prayers |
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dyeing herb |
Noun
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a medicinal herb known for turning oil red, promoting hair growth, and acting as an insecticide |
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red dye plant |
Noun
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a medicinal herb known for turning oil red, promoting hair growth, and acting as an insecticide |
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time of dissolution |
Noun
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the time of cosmic dissolution |
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hundred conchs |
Noun
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a numerical value equivalent to one hundred conch shells |
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general committee |
Noun
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a collective assembly of elected representatives from various districts within an organization |
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Auditor General |
Noun
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the supreme official responsible for government auditing |
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Mahabharat range |
Noun
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the mountain range in Nepal extending east-west between the Siwalik and Himalayan ranges |