rishis
/ˈrɪʃiz/
noun
- In ancient Indian tradition, a wise person or sage who has deep spiritual knowledge and is believed to have received divine truths.
- Many people travel to the Himalayas hoping to meet a rishi who can teach them meditation.
- In Hindu mythology, rishis are often shown living simple lives in forests, focused on prayer and learning.
- The ancient rishis wrote the hymns of the Vedas thousands of years ago.