rishi

[ rish-ee ]

nounHinduism.
  1. an inspired sage or poet.

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

Origin of rishi

1
First recorded in 1760–70, rishi is from the Sanskrit word ṛṣi

Words Nearby rishi

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How to use rishi in a sentence

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

    Maha-bharata | Anonymous
  • Came and saw her royal father, rishi Narad by his seat, Bent her head in salutation, bowed unto their holy feet.

    Maha-bharata | Anonymous
  • But returned the dark remembrance of the rishi Narad's word, Pale she watched the creeping sunbeams, mused upon her fated lord!

    Maha-bharata | Anonymous
  • These, by the strong intercession of Brahma with the rishi, were changed by the latter into eyes.

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

    Maha-bharata | Anonymous