What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old lady presidential candidate half-heartedly greeting sage (9)" mean?

The definition is "sage". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MA (synonym="old lady") + HAR (synonym="old lady") + IS (synonym="presidential candidate – Kamala Harris") + HI (synonym="greeting") = MAHARISHI; definition: "sage" The answer is MAHARISHI.

Old lady presidential candidate half-heartedly greeting sage (9)

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