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

In consequence of the gift of the boon by the great rishi Vyasa of sanctified deeds, she became possessed of spiritual knowledge and power.

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

Thus addressed by her, the rishi accepted the child and felt great joy.

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

The great rishi Markandeya narrated it to my sire.

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

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

She answers that she is called Vedavatí, and is the vocal daughter of Vṛihaspati's son, the rishi Kuśadhwaja, sprung from him during his constant study of the Veda.

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