Maharaj
Hindu spiritual teacher
Maharaj is an Indian honorific meaning "great king" or "great ruler," used as a title of respect for Hindu spiritual leaders, saints, and gurus.
It appears after names: Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj.
The term conveys reverence and devotion, acknowledging someone's spiritual authority.
Related to maharaja, which specifically denotes royalty.
Male crowned ruler
- rulerOne who governs
- sovereignSupreme in power
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- palaceMonarch's official residence
dynasty · crown · monarch · court · nobility · kingdom · heir · prince
Revered authority figure
- swamiHindu religious teacher
- saintCanonized holy person
- ashramHindu spiritual retreat
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
blessing · disciple · temple · puja · darshan · mantra · enlightenment · teaching
Formal honorific or name
- respectRegard with honor
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- addressSpeak to formally
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
elder · master · sir · sahib · baba · pandit · dignitary · patriarch
Professional kitchen leader
- cookHeat food for eating
- kitchenFood preparation room
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
catering · purity · banquet · traditional · cuisine · preparation · thali · offering
king
Male crowned ruler
palace · dynasty · crown · monarch · court · nobility · kingdom · heir · prince · dominion
guru
Revered authority figure
devotee · blessing · disciple · temple · puja · darshan · mantra · enlightenment · teaching · renunciation
title
Formal honorific or name
- respectRegard with honor
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- addressSpeak to formally
reverence · elder · master · sir · sahib · baba · pandit · dignitary · patriarch · chieftain
chef
Professional kitchen leader
- cookHeat food for eating
- kitchenFood preparation room
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
feast · catering · purity · banquet · traditional · cuisine · preparation · thali · offering · hospitality