Meaning of
rishi
ऋषी • رشی
English
sage; seer; wise man
Hindi
ऋषि; मुनि; ज्ञानी
Urdu
رشی; دانا; حکیم
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
ranoń ki baarishen hone lagengi
chalega jab kabhi balla hamaara
2
KHud ko itnaa bhi mat bachaaya kar
baarishen hon to bheeg jaaya kar
kaam le kuchh haseen hothon se
baaton baaton men muskuraya kar
102
vo tire naseeb ki baarishen kisi aur chat pe baras gaiin
dil-e-be-khabar mirii baat sun use bhool ja use bhool ja
41
baarishen jaade ki aur tanhaa bahut meraa kisaan
jism aur iklaauta kambal bheegta hai saath-saath
30
kaanta sa jo chubha tha vo lau de gaya hai kya
ghulta hua lahu men ye khurshid sa hai kya
22
toda kis-kis ne is dil ko kya sab ko kahein
kitne tukde dil ke kaise ajnab ko kahein
4
kya hua batao to saath haadsa uske
baarishen barasti hain bheegta nahin milta
4
sukhe zaKHmon ko phir se haraa karti hai
ye hijr ki baarishen laanat si lagti hain
3
baarishen sehra men dekhi to ye andaaza hua
qais ki aankhoñ se bhi aañsu nikalte hain nadeem
3
mere ruksaar se zulfon ko vo jab jab hataata hai
vo kahtaa hai nazar us..ko mah-e-khursheed aata hai
2
ranoń ki baarishen hone lagengi
chalega jab kabhi balla hamaara
2
KHud ko itnaa bhi mat bachaaya kar
baarishen hon to bheeg jaaya kar
kaam le kuchh haseen hothon se
baaton baaton men muskuraya kar
102
Nuance
In ancient texts, a 'rishi' is revered as a sage or seer, one who possesses deep wisdom and insight. Poetry often elevates this figure to symbolize the quest for truth and enlightenment, embodying the serene pursuit of knowledge.
Poetic Usage
Poets often invoke the 'rishi' to explore themes of wisdom and spiritual awakening. The word can evoke the image of a solitary figure meditating in nature, or a guide leading others towards enlightenment.
Closing Insight
The 'rishi' embodies the timeless pursuit of wisdom, a beacon for those who seek the light of understanding.