Sanskrit for "great soul" (7)

I believe the answer is:

mahatma

'sanskrit for great soul' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for mahatma that I've seen before include "venerable soul" , "Hindu leader" , "Holy man" , "Wise and holy leader in 12" , "Wise man" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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