A Hindu TEACHER is a person who is knowledgeable in the Hindu religion and its teachings. The three most common terms for a Hindu TEACHER are Maharishi, GURU, and SWAMI. Maharishi is a Sanskrit term meaning 'great seer' or 'great sage'. GURU is a Sanskrit term meaning 'TEACHER' or 'PRIEST'. SWAMI is a Sanskrit term meaning 'MASTER' or 'LORD'. YOGI is a Sanskrit term meaning 'one who practices yoga'. All four terms refer to a Hindu TEACHER who is knowledgeable in the Hindu religion and its teachings.