ਰਿਸ਼ੀ
rishi
The Punjabi word for sage is ਰਿਸ਼ੀ (rishi).
This term is an adjective used to describe someone who is wise.
Meaning: wise (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
rishi
Did you know?
- Ancient texts described the ਰਿਸ਼ੀ not as writers of poetry, but as 'hearers' who received divine revelations through a cosmic sound.
- In a Punjabi context, calling someone a ਰਿਸ਼ੀ is often a way of acknowledging their ascetic lifestyle, implying they have renounced worldly comforts.
- Because of its Sanskrit origin, the word ਰਿਸ਼ੀ is understood across many different Indian languages, not just Punjabi, acting as a bridge between various regional dialects.
Examples in context
- ਉਹ ਇੱਕ ਰਿਸ਼ੀ ਵਾਂਗ ਬੁੱਧਮਾਨ ਹਨ।oh ik rishi vaṅg buddhamān han.He is wise like a sage.
- ਪੁਰਾਣੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਦੇ ਰਿਸ਼ੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਸਨ।purāṇe same de rishi bahut giānī san.The sages of ancient times were very wise.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a piece of ancient wisdom.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇਸ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਨੂੰ ਪੜ੍ਹਿਆ ਹੈ?kī tusī̃ is kitāb nū̃ paṛhiyā hai?Have you read this book?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਰਿਸ਼ੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਸਿੱਖਿਆਵਾਂ ਹਨ।hā̃, is vich ik rishi dīā̃ sikkhiyāvã han.Yes, it contains the teachings of a sage.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕੀ ਉਹ ਸਿੱਖਿਆਵਾਂ ਅੱਜ ਵੀ ਸਹੀ ਹਨ?kī oh sikkhiyāvã ajj vī sahī han?Are those teachings still correct today?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਉਹ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਸਹੀ ਰਹਿੰਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ।hā̃, oh hamēshā sahī rahīndīā̃ han.Yes, they always remain correct.
