ऋषि
ṛṣi
The English word 'saint' can be translated into Sanskrit as ऋषि (ṛṣi).
The term 'Rishi' refers to a sage or seer who possesses deep spiritual insight and knowledge. Another formal term for a saintly figure in Sanskrit is 'Muni', which refers to ascetics who renounce worldly desires and dedicate their lives to spiritual pursuits.
Meaning: person proclaimed as saint (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
ṛṣi
Did you know?
- The word ऋषि is believed to be related to the Sanskrit verb अर्षति (árṣati), which means 'to flow' or 'to pour'.
- The concept of an ऋषि is tied to the 'hearing' of sacred texts, as many Vedic hymns were said to be 'heard' by these sages rather than composed.
- The term Muni implies a specific type of saintly behavior: silence. It is derived from roots associated with thinking deeply or remaining quiet, suggesting that silence itself is a mark of sanctity.
Examples in context
- सः एकः ऋषिः अस्ति।saḥ ekaḥ ṛṣiḥ asti.He is a saint.
- ऋषिः वने वसति।ṛṣiḥ vane vasati.The saint lives in the forest.
- वयं ऋषिं पश्यामः।vayaṃ ṛṣiṃ paśyāmaḥ.We see the saint.
Example conversation
Kavya and Vivan are discussing a book about ancient history.
- काव्या Kavyaकिं त्वम् ऋषेः विषये पठसि?kiṃ tvam ṛṣeḥ viṣaye paṭhasi?Are you reading about the saint?
- विवान Vivaanआम्, एषः ऋषिः अतीव ज्ञानी अस्ति।ām, eṣaḥ ṛṣiḥ atīva jñānī asti.Yes, this saint is very wise.
- काव्या Kavyaऋषिः कुत्र वसति?ṛṣiḥ kutra vasati?Where does the saint live?
- विवान Vivaanसः पर्वते वसति।saḥ parvate vasati.He lives on the mountain.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ऋषि, CC BY-SA 4.0.
