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

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rishi

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

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

Válmíki is said to have lived a solitary life in the woods: he is called both a muni and a rishi.

From The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin)

But, O Brahmana, the rishi, lashing himself into a fury, said to me, 'Thou shalt be born as a cruel fowler in the Sudra class.'"'"

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Vana Parva, Part 2 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

Beholding that best of Rishis in a conclave, Sarasvati, O monarch, while making over the child, said these words, 'O regenerate rishi, this is thy son whom I held through devotion for thee!

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

To this advice the king gave ear, and went to consult a very celebrated rishi, Vâmadeva, intending, under his directions, to engage in such penance as might lead to the accomplishment of his wishes.

From Hindoo Tales Or, the Adventures of Ten Princes by Jacob, P. W.