"Maha Software," then, means simply: Great Software.

The most recognized usage of the phrase is likely in the name "Mahatma
Gandhi."  Mahatma was is in fact a title bestowed upon Gandhi, whose
first name was Mohandas, out of deep respect for him.  Translated
literally, it means "great soul."  Gandhi was indeed one of the
world's great souls.  He is well known for his involvement in helping
India attain its independence from Britain in 1947.  Martin Luther
King is said to have learned from Gandhi's principle of non-violent
resistance in leading the civil rights movement in the 60's.

Gandhi also espoused qualities that I hope I can instill into
maha::software.  He believed in truth: speaking it, encouraging others
to speak it, and living it.  Gandhi believed in simplicity and
self-reliance.  He encouraged Indians to create the things that they
used.  He threw away his British-bought clothes, and homespun his own
clothes.  He lived his word; to use a well-worn phrase, he practiced
what he preached.  This is perhaps a corollary of "truth."  And he was
the ultimate proponent of serving your community, of devoting your
time and energy to make life better for your brother, your friend,
your neighbor.

I hope to bring Gandhi's values of integrity, transparency,
self-sufficiency and service to maha::software every day.  Of course,
these values extend beyond the scope of any business or other
endeavor.  They are life values, and they are values I aspire to
personally.  Gandhi devoted his life to discovering and living the
Good Life.  The Maha Life.