Hrishi, Hṛṣi: 4 definitions
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Hrishi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Hṛṣi can be transliterated into English as Hrsi or Hrishi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryHṛṣi (हृषि).—m., f.
1) Joy, satisfaction.
2) Splendour.
3) A liar.
Derivable forms: hṛṣiḥ (हृषिः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Hṛṣi (हृषि):—[from hṛṣ] mf. joy, satisfaction, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] splendour, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] a liar, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] m. [dual number] Agni and Soma, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryHrishi in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a sage, seer; preceptor; ~[kalpa] saintly..—hrishi (ऋषि) is alternatively transliterated as Ṛṣi.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Hrishika, Hrishikanatha, Hrishikartha, Hrishikashrama, Hrishikesha, Hrishikeshashrama, Hrishikeshatva, Hrishikeshvara, Hrishita, Hrishitasragrajohina, Hrishivant, Hrishivat, Hrishividarbha.
Ends with: Bhrishi, Dadhrishi.
Full-text: Hrishivat, Hrishikesha, Rishi, Hrishivant.
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The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)