Hindu sage (9)
'hindu sage' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for maharishi that I've seen before include "Indian sage" , "Spiritual teacher" , "Religious teacher" , "Hindu sage and scholar" , "Seasoned beef-pork sausage" .)
'hindu sage' is the definition.
(term for a Hindu wiseman)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for mahatma that I've seen before include "Gandhi, for example" , "Hindu leader" , "Holy person or sage in South Asia" , "Gandhi's title" , "Sage (as e.g. Gandhi)" .)