noun
- plural of rishi; Hindu sages or seers, especially those credited with composing the Vedic hymns
Usage: Hinduism; Sanskrit origin
Examples
- The ancient rishis composed the sacred texts of Hinduism.
- According to tradition, the rishis received divine knowledge through meditation.
- The Vedas are attributed to various rishis who lived thousands of years ago.
- Many rishis are said to have possessed supernatural powers.
- The teachings of the rishis form the foundation of Hindu philosophy.
- Students of Hinduism study the wisdom of the ancient rishis.