Stephen Hawking is a Maharishi and we Hindus should study him as we study many ancient Hindu seers. Hindu parents should introduce Stephen Hawking to their children. Hindu organizations and temple should discuss his teachings. Stephen Hawking whose insights shaped modern cosmology and inspired global audiences in the millions, has died aged 76 on March 14, 2018. ( Learn more about this brightest star of science. ) Who is a Maharshi? Maharshi is a Sanskrit word, meaning a member of ancient Indian scientists popularly known in India as "Rishis", or "seers", especially those who do research to understand Nature and its governing laws. There were many Maharshis in Ancient India who shaped the ancient Indian ways of life and made a very deep and profound impact on the civilization of the Indian sub-continent. Maharishis were not religious saints. They were people who had an never ending thirst for knowledge. They wanted the answer to “Who am I.” Stephe