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rishi

rishi

9.9
A wise Hindu teacher from ancient India who teaches about spiritual life
  • noun
  • /ˈriːʃi/
translation icon : rishi
  • The teachings of the ancient rishi continue to inspire people seeking spiritual wisdom.

So we start walking and at this time I was a Rishi not Aswami.

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Examples

  • In Indian culture, a rishi is deeply respected for their insights into the nature of existence.

  • During our discussions, we often referred to the writings of famous rishis from ancient texts.

  • So we start walking and at this time I was a Rishi not Aswami.

  • And what these great seers, these great rishis were able to do is they were able to deconstruct it.

  • And what these great seers, these great rishis were able to do is they were able to deconstruct it.

  • That's why the ancient Rishis of India, they have already said the life has sprung from bliss and that's your nature.

Synonyms

sage
vsrishi
39 6.8

A wise person respected for spiritual or life guidance

is specifically an ancient Hindu wise person rather than a general wise figure
maharishi
vsrishi
1 9.4

A respected spiritual teacher from India who teaches meditation and wisdom

is an ancient Hindu wise person known for deep spiritual wisdom

How Wise

rishi
9.9
sage
39 6.8
teacher
97 2.9
novice
46 3.4
fool
  • Offensive
1.4

Surface Forms

rishi singular
rishis plural

Etymology

Rishi comes from the Sanskrit ṛṣi, which means 'seer' or 'wise person' and was used for ancient sages who were said to hear and write sacred songs. So a rishi today is a wise, spiritual teacher, just like those original seers.