Talk:Maharshi
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The text below was removed from the article page. The original pronounciation varies according to the user and the user's language. In the use of the word 'jaw', item 2 below, it seems to assume that English speakers speak with an Indian accent. --- There is some debate as to the correct pronunciation. The two most prevalent schools of thought are:
(1)
- 'Ma' as 'Mu' in 'Mutter'
- 'ha' as 'he' in 'her'
- 'Rish' sounds like 'Wish; with an 'R'
- 'i' is like the 'e' in eagle
ma HA ri shi
(2)
- 'Ma' and 'ha' rhyme with 'jaw'
- 'ri' rhymes with 'see'
- 'shi' sounds like 'she'
MA ha RI shi ---
I have reverted the paragraph on the two pronunciations. It is not correct to state that there is only one spelling, as Google turns up huge numbers for both. It is also not correct to state that there is only one pronunciation. I have lived in Fairfield, Iowa, USA, the home of Maharishi University of Management, for 15 years. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is a constant topic of conversation in this town. I hear both pronunciations all the time, approximately equally. It is also not correct to state that Maharishi Mahesh Yogi declared himself to be a Maharishi. Following ancient Indian custom, the title was given to him by consensus of his peers, without any prompting from him. Kevin Carmody 18:27, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
- I support the reversion, because it was all unsourced stuff. Sethie 09:41, 5 May 2007 (UTC)
