rishi

[ rish-ee ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. an inspired sage or poet.
2. (initial capital letter) one of seven of these to whom the Vedas supposedly were revealed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rishi¹

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

Example Sentences

Now the sinless saintly rishi, deathless bard of deathless lay, Herald of the holy Vedas, Vyasa stood before their way!

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Came and saw her royal father, rishi Narad by his seat, Bent her head in salutation, bowed unto their holy feet.

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But returned the dark remembrance of the rishi Narad's word, Pale she watched the creeping sunbeams, mused upon her fated lord!

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These, by the strong intercession of Brahma with the Rishi, were changed by the latter into eyes.

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But the bard and ancient rishi who the holy Vedas spake, Rendered back the monarch's present, earthly gift he might not take!

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