[Skt. from mahatma.] n. Might, efficacy, greatness. The peculiar efficacy or virtue of any divinity or sacred shrine. A work giving an account of the merits of any holy place or object. srirangamahatmyamu the legend of Sri Rangam. i mantramuyokka mahatmyamu the might or efficacy of thi spell. ramamahatmyamu the adventures of Rama or the miracles of Rama.