Great spiritual leader in the Hindu faith (9)

I believe the answer is:

maharishi

(Other definitions for maharishi that I've seen before include "Religious teacher" , "Spiritual teacher" , "Indian sage" , "Religious leader" , "leading teacher" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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