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

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Example Sentences

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rishi

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 Kisari Mohan Ganguli

Equal unto the Creator himself, Dadhica, had been begotten by the great rishi Bhrigu, the son of the Lord of all creatures, with the aid of his austere penances.

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

“Nay! to choose her lord and husband,” so the virtuous monarch said, “Fair Savitri long hath wandered and in holy tirthas stayed, Maiden! speak unto the rishi, and thy choice and secret tell!”

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

I met with the celestial rishi Lomasa and obtained from him the boon of spiritual vision.

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

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 Kisari Mohan Ganguli

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