English Meaning of mahanta

Meaning of 'mahanta'

m (mahat S through H) The chief or head of an order of Gosavis, Byragis &c.; a religious superior. Ex. vivekenkaruni bahuta kama krodha avariti mahanta Hence 2 Applied to the head or leading-man among Pandits, devotees &c.

Meaning of महंत

m (महत् S through H) The chief or head of an order of Gosávís, Byrágís &c.; a religious superior. Ex. विवेकेंकरूनि बहुत ॥ काम क्रोध आवरिति महंत ॥ Hence 2 Applied to the head or leading-man among Panḍits, devotees &c.

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