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Meaning of "Rishi"

Word

Rishi

Sanskrit

In General

The Veda Mantradrastas or the people who have composed the Vedic mantras are called as Rishi. Veda mantras existed in Paramevyoman and Rishis only viewed them in them in their deep meditative state and recited it for the benefit of the humanity.

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