Discovered Maharishi is maintaining particular religious beliefs and practices (6)

Q: What does the cryptic crossword clue "Discovered Maharishi is maintaining particular religious beliefs and practices (6)" mean?

The definition is "particular religious beliefs and practices". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "discovered mahariSHI IS Maintaining particular religious beliefs and practices" The answer is SHIISM.

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Discovered Maharishi is main­taining particular religious beliefs and practices (6)

Discovered Maharishi is maintaining particular religious beliefs and practices (6)