Sanskrit for a "Great soul." Mahatmas are considered to be perfected beings, teachers, sages, etc. The Indian leader Gandhi was often given this title. Some mistake it for his first name; however, Gandhi's first name was Mohandas.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...