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Според merriam-webster.com: rishi( ˈrishē, Sanscrit): a holy Hindu sage, saint, or inspired poet

Called “the scientists of Hinduism,” the rishis of ancient India were the scribes of the Vedas. They developed the spiritual science of Hinduism, Sanatana Dharma, as their way of ensuring the constant renewal and progress of India's spiritual tradition and culture.