Questions tagged [rishi]
rishi (Sanskrit: "seer; one who sees") — is a word that simply means a sage or a divine seer in general. the great sages of ancient India who, in deep states of meditation (communion with the cosmos), and through spiritual experimentation, discovered the underlying, fundamental truths of the Universe, and whose teachings formed the basis for the spiritual culture of the ancient Vedic civilization.
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Why are there no Rishi in the current time?
Why are there no Rishi in the present time?
Is it because most people have some level of knowledge (from previous Rishi or other scientific discovery) that they think is sufficient for the life to ...
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List of Advaita Vedanta proponents: The rishis, sages, gods that supported Aham Brahmasmi
Consider this question as a sequel to this question: Advaita Vedanta Gitas
Advaita Vedanta as an interpretation of Vedanta is one of the oldest. Consider this question as a comprehensive list of all ...
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List of Shaiva sages mentioned in scriptures
Which Sages are described in the scriptures(Vedas,Upanishads,Puranas) to be Shaivas (Devotees of Shiva)? Please provide a list of Shaiva sages as long as possible.
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Who is Agastya's brother in the Ramayana?
In the Aranya Kanda of the Ramayana, Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita are on the way to the ashram of the famous sage Agastya when they first stop by at the ashram of another sage:
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Why did Sri Krishna say he is Usanas among seers?
Sri Krishna says that he was Ushanas among seers in B.G.
वृष्णीनां वासुदेवोऽस्मि पाण्डवानां धनंजयः।
मुनीनामप्यहं व्यासः कवीनामुशना कविः।।10.37।।
Of the Vrsnis (the members of the Vrsni ...
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What is the detailed story of Rishi Jabali turning cow meat into onions?
In the book "Accounts of the Writings, Religions and Manners of the Hindoos" by William Ward published in 1811 there is a section on extraordinary deeds by various high-souled Rishis. (Pages ...
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Where is the following incident found?
There is a story roughly as follows:
A sage (probably Angiras, though I don't remember for certain) was preaching jnan to his ancestors by addressing them as his children. Then, his ancestors ...
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How to reconcile these incendiary acts of Devaguru Bṛhaspati, in the story of Dīrghatamas (from Mahābhārata)?
In the Book 1: Adi Parva, Sambhava Parva (Section 104) of the Mahābhārata, we encounter an appalling story of sage Dīrghatamas, as narrated by Pitāmaha Bhīṣhma to Satyavatī.
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Which Rishi was cursed to be an animal for faltering in a sacrifice?
However he was saved by a god? Who was the person who cursed him and which kind God saved him?
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Apart from Brahmarishi Vishwamitra any people from Kshatriyas became rishis?
Vishwamitra was originally a rajanya and then achieved enlightenment. I take it that he achieved Brahmin Varna.
Are there any more examples with references?
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What are these incidents mentioned by Lord Shiva as examples of helping his devotees?
While reading the Shiva Purana Rudra Samhita Parvati Khanda I came across the following declarations by the Lord:
The vow of the king of Assam (Kāmarūpa) was made fruitful.
I saved king Sudakṣiṇā who ...
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Who was the Rishi Katyayan who became father of Goddess Katyayini?
In the Nava-Durga the sixth form is of Goddess Katyayini & I have heard that Goddess Durga became the daughter of Rishi Katyayan that is why she was given this name. I want to know who the rishi ...
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Rishi Viswamitra created a new heaven, could not produce food for him and his family?
So i was reading srimad devi bhagavata purana in which its mentioned the story of Trisanku and sage viswamitra. in that story its stated sage viswamitra's family was living in raja Trisanku's kingdom ...
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Who is the Rishi Samharabhairava?
The banalinga kavacham discusses one Rishi Samharabhairava (संहारभैरवऋषि) in the beginning, but I can't find any information about who he was. It seems that he himself wrote that mantra. I know of an '...
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When a Rishi is associated with a mantra, does it mean anything more than he/she is the author of the mantra?
for example the dhyana shloka of Vishnu Sahasra Nama says
Asya shree vishno divya sahasranama sthotra maha-mantrasya, shree vedavyaso
bhagavan rishih
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Who was Rishi Talavkara, the founder of Talavkar Shakha of Samaveda?
As we know that out of thousand Shakhas of Samaveda, only three are prevailing today - Kauthuma, Jaimini and Ranayani.
Jaimini shakha of Samaveda is also known as Talavkara. No information about ...
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What was the origin of mlecchas according to Hindu scriptures
Hinduism scriptures describe to origin of people of India as they were born out of rishis but how do they describe about the origin o people of other countries which are called as mlecchas and ...
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Are any Rishis of Rig Vedic verses Gods also?
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Jamadagni Bhārgava or Rāma Jāmadagnya
Rig Veda X 110 has Jamadagni Bhārgava or Rāma Jāmadagnya as the Rishi - who seems to be the same as the Itihasa-Puranic Parashurama, who is a ...
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What do we know of the lives of Parvati's sisters Ekaparna & Ekapatala?
The Vayu Purana mentions Parvati as having four sisters:
मैनाकचैव दौहित्रो दौहित्री च तथा ह्युमा ।
एकपर्णा तथा चैव तथा या चैकपाटला ॥ ४ ॥
गङ्गा चैव सरिच्छ्रेष्ठा सर्वासां पूर्वजा तथा ।
पूर्वमेव मयो...
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The story of the sage Rishyasringa
The Wikipedia article for the Sringeri Sharadamba Temple mentions that:
As per Hindu legend, the place is associated with sage Rishyasringa, son of Vibhandakamuni. He did severe penance at this place,...
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Who was Rishi Atharvan who wrote Atharva Veda?
I recently came to know about this Rishi Atharvan who is believed to have compiled the Atharva Veda along with Angiras. Wikipedia says he was a Manasputra of Brahma abut when you check the list of ...
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Who was sage Harita, the son of Bhṛgu?
I came across a text similar to the Smṛtis or Law Books which is called the Harita Samhita.
He seems to be somebody of significance because his laws are repeated by Ṛṣi Markandeya in the book. The ...
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Who is the seer of the Isha Upanishad?
As I discuss in this answer, each of the four Vedas consists of four portions: Samhitas, the core part of the Vedas which consist of hymns heard from the gods; Brahmanas, commentaries on the Samhitas ...
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Are there some phenomena or somethings which in Hinduism which not explained by science and can only be explained by scriptures/religion/supernatural?
An atheist argument would be everything could be explained scientifically. Are there some phenomena which even science cant explain and can only be explained by the scriptures/rishis/sadhus?
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What parts of the Vedas was Maharshi Bhrigu revealed to?
Most rishis have been revealed to a good chunk of the Vedas to be considered "Rishis".
I am wondering what sections in the Vedas got revealed to Maharshi Bhrigu.
All I can guess is maybe the ...
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How to do trataka on a deity/idol?
I want to know about doing trataka on idol/deity what's the method, what's the benifits and which deity the best to start with
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What is the major difference between a Brahmana and a Maha Rishi (sage)? They both have divine knowledge, so what are their purposes?
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Are Brahmana and Rishis same? What makes them different?
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What is the story of Vasishta and Agastya's brother Matsya?
Most people only know about the fact the famous sage Vasishta, guru of Rama, was one of the mind-born sons of Brahma. But as I discuss in this question, Vasishta is no longer the son of Brahma. ...
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Are there two different rishis kutsa and kutsat?
I belong to kutsat gotra. I know about kutsa rishi but i want to know was there any kutsat rishi in past or kutsat and kutsa rishi are one and the same?
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Do goddesses and wives of any rishis wear the Yajñopaveetam (sacred thread)?
Male gods and other devas and sages, are all depicted wearing the sacred thread in their images or murtis.
And, the scriptures too describe their form (in the dhyana-shlokas) with a sacred thread.
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How are sages able to travel the multiverse?
From what I understand this can only be accomplished by the help of at least 1 deity?
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Reference of the divine Sage Narada in The Vedas
What are the available references in The Vedas for the divine sage Narada? Would appreciate the exact locations / coordinates (like the mantra with number, recension, publication etc.)
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I am Ghoi vaishya and my gotra is gangal i am trying to find my sage and kuldevta. any help would be really awesome!
I am Ghoi vaishya and my gotra is gangal i am trying to find my orignal rishi and kuldevta. any help would be really awesome!
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Was Rishi Vyasa the great grandson of Rishi Vashishtha?
The wiki articles on the following 4 Rishis says that: Rishi Shakti was the son of Rishi Vashishtha (to whom the text Yoga Vashishtha - a conversation between him and Shri Rama is ascribed), Shakti's ...
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Are there two Kashyaps
Kashyapa is one of the Saptarishis to whom several important texts such as the Kashyapa Samhita (on Ayurveda) is attributed.
Then there is Kanada, who is the father of the Vaisheshika school of Hindu ...
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What are the major examples of Brahman or Sage became King in Hinduism?
In Hindu Varna system, politics, war and ruling the kingdom is Dharma of Kshatriya. Similarly, Dharma of Brahman is to learn, teach, perform Yadnya and other vedic activities, advice the king etc.
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Ancient rishis were married, was sanyasa invented by Buddhists and Jains?
Ancient Vedic rishis (seers, sages) seem to be married householders e.g. Agastya was married to Lopamudra, Atri was married to Anasuya, Vasishtha was married to Arundhati, Jamadagni was married to ...
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Who was Budha-Kaushika?
One of the many popular Mantra/Stotra in Hinduism is Ram-Raksha Stotra.
And as per this Wikipedia Link, it is written by Budha-Kaushika Rishi.
In Ram-raksha itself, it is mentioned that Lord Shiva ...
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Lord Shiva as Adi Yogi taught Yoga to seven sages and in turn these seven sages spread across the world. Is this theory a new look to our mythology?
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is well known for his Isha Foundation and his yogic practices.
He came up with a theory, a seemingly new one regarding Lord Shiva and the origin of yoga in India.
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In the time of the Mahabharata, how would royal priest worship a great rishi?
The image, above, is an excerpt from Kisari Mohan Ganguli's translation of The Complete Mahabharata.
It describes the scene when Satyavati calls Vyasa (by thinking of him) to ask him to father ...
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How did Shukracharya get Sanjeevani Vidya?
There are many instances where Shukracharya made use of his Sanjeevani Vidya to revive the dead Asuras. My question is how did he get this knowledge and who gave it to him?
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If Akrodha is considered a virtue, then why most sages and Devtas do not possess it?
Akrodha is a virtue according to Hinduism and Krodha is consider a tamas quality. Absence of anger (akrodha) means being calm even when insulted, rebuked or despite great provocation. Akrodha does not ...
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Is there any book devoted to better decision making? [closed]
Is there any book written by the sages devoted to better decision making in life ?
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Recreational activities
Can someone please provide the recreational activities suggested by ancient sages for students so that I can focus better. I mean how students in ancient India, while staying away from cities used to ...
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Gautama maharshi's parents/ancestry
Who are Gautama maharshi, one of sapta rishis, parents and ancestors linking all the way to Brahma? Are there any stories related to his birth?
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What are the Vedas technically? How can Upanishads be called Vedas when some parts are neither revelations nor hymns dedicated to any specific deity?
It is believed that the Vedas are the revelations from the Almighty to the seers in exalted states of consciousness.
Further, it is also believed that the Vedas are authorless.
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Names of female scholars from Vaidic and Upanishadic times, or "Brahmavadinis"
Wikipedia provides the names of some of the "Brahmavadinis" (ब्रह्मवादिनी) or female scholars of ancient times, who studied topics related to brahman (ब्रह्म) and took part in debates and discussions ...
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Who are the 5 terrestrial Rishies that were mentioned in Rig Veda II.34.14?
Rig Veda II.34.14, dedicated to Maruts, narrates briefly about 5 terrestrial rishies
तानियानो महि वरूथमूतय उप घेदेना नमसा गर्णीमसि | तरितो न यान पञ्च
होतॄनभिष्टय आववर्तदवराञ्चक्रियावसे ||
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Is dharma created by God, rishis, and the devatas?
What does "dharma" mean? And is dharma created by God, rishis, and the devatas, or is it eternal and always applicable to all of humanity, all the time?
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Is there any original detailed treatise on the rituals (Kalpa Vedanga) of the Vedas other than the Kalpa Sutras and who is the propagating Rishi?
Understanding Scriptures - Part 2
Summary: The questions are right at the end indicated in big bold letters. One can get a summarised view by reading the question section. The logic and reason of ...
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