rishi

American  

[rish-ee] / ˈrɪʃ i /

noun

Hinduism.

1. an inspired sage or poet.

2. (initial capital letter) one of seven of these to whom the Vedas supposedly were revealed.

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Etymology

Origin of rishi

First recorded in 1760–70, rishi is from the Sanskrit word ṛṣi

Example Sentences

The rishi or sage Markandēya, who was remarkable for his austerities and great age, is also known as Dirgāyus.

From Omens and Superstitions of Southern India by Thurston, Edgar

Owning obedience to that agreeable rishi, though a boy, the munis each brought a handful of grass and offered it to him for his seat.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

The great rishi Vyasa came to visit Yudhishthir, and advised Arjun, great archer as he was, to acquire celestial arms by penance and worship.

From Maha-bharata The Epic of Ancient India Condensed into English Verse by Dutt, Romesh

I did not follow the counsels of friends of Jamadagni's son, of the celestial rishi Narada, and of island-born Krishna, while they offered me counsel.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

“Listen, monarch!” said the rishi, “to a tale of ancient date, How Savitri loved and suffered, how she strove and conquered Fate!”

From Maha-bharata The Epic of Ancient India Condensed into English Verse by Dutt, Romesh