Rishis

Agastya Maharṣi’s greatness and influence extend far beyond any single region of Bhārata. Countless sacred sites from one end of the land to the other—and even beyond—bear his…

Origin, Birth, Family and Lineage Brahmā, born from the navel lotus of Śrī Mahāviṣṇu, desired assistants in his work of creation and thus willed into being several mind-born…

Compared to the life of Maharṣis such as Aṅgirasa, the life of Aruṇi Maharṣi is brief. In some Purāṇas, he is also mentioned as one of the Brahmā…

The Birth Once, a brāhmaṇa named Ekapāda was engaged in uninterrupted penance. His wife Sujātā was a noble wife who served her husband with great devotion. Ekapāda would…

Origins of Atri Mṛṣhi In the epoch when Brahmā was preparing to create the fourteen worlds, and even before the emergence of the jīva-koṭi, he willed a partner…

Aurva Maharṣi, a towering figure in the Bhṛgu lineage, embodies the profound interplay of tapas (austerity), krodha (righteous anger), and kṣamā (compassion) as depicted in the Purāṇas and…

Bakadālbya Maharṣi is one of the most enigmatic and revered sages in the Vedic tradition, embodying the ideals of tapas (austerity), detachment, and cosmic awareness. Born as the…

Origin and Lineage Bhr̥gu Maharṣi was one of the nine great Prajāpatis born from the heart of Brahmādevī. Among his illustrious descendants were many revered sages and teachers,…

Born under miraculous circumstances, Chyavana Maharṣi exhibited immense brahma-tejas from infancy. His life was a tapestry of profound tapasya, transformation, and dharmic interventions. He restored the Aśvinī Kumāras’…

Birth and Early Life Chyavana Maharṣi regained his youth and became the most handsome being in all three worlds through the grace of the Aśvinī devatās and the…

Devala Maharṣi is one of the great sages of Sanātana Dharma, revered for his deep tapas, profound spiritual wisdom, and contribution to Dharmaśāstra. His life is an exemplary…

Name and Origin Durvāsa Maharṣi—grammatically rendered as Durvāso­ maharṣi—was born as the divine son of Ṛṣi Atri and his wife Anasūyā, of the Haihaya line. He emerged with…

Ṛṣi Gālava is a venerable sage in ancient Indian literature, specifically highlighted in the Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa for his role in the life of King Ṛtadhvaja. A man of…

The Preceptor of the Yadu Dynasty Garga Maharṣi was the revered family priest and spiritual preceptor of the Yadu dynasty. His lineage is elaborated in the Garga Saṁhitā.…

Gauramukha Maharṣi is a revered but lesser-known sage from the early Kali Yuga. He lived during the same period as Śamīka Maharṣi and his son Śṛṅgi, the sages…

Lineage and Renown of Gautama Maharṣi Gautama Maharṣi was counted among the mind-born sons of Brahmā (Brahmā-manasaputra) and ranked foremost among the Saptarṣi. He composed the celebrated Gautama…

Among the Sama Veda-based Upaniṣads, the Jābāli Upaniṣad holds a unique place. It is a sacred text that speaks about the glory of vibhūti (sacred ash) and rudrākṣa…

In the lineage of the Bhārgavas, there lived a sage known as Jada Maharṣi. Many confuse him with Jada Bharata of the Bhāgavata Purāṇa, but they are distinct…

The Post-Mahābhārata Era At the time of the Mahābhārata war, which was nearly five thousand years ago, Kṛṣṇadvaipāyana Vyāsa Mahāṛṣi, along with many disciples, he resided in the…

Birth of Jamadagni Maharṣi and His Lineage According to the prophecy of Cyavana Maharṣi, as we have known from his history, Jamadagni was born. Ṛcīka Maharṣi, who belonged…

In ancient times, Kandu Maharṣi performed intense tapas from his childhood. He established his āśrama on the banks of the Gautamī river. The Purāṇas have no mention of…

Birth and Early Life Kanva Maharṣi was born in the lineage of Kaśyapa Prajāpati. From childhood, he practiced austerities and embraced strict celibacy. He became a ṛṣi of…

The Birth and Early Life Once, Brahmā created Kardama Prajāpati and ordered him to populate the world with living beings. Kardama went to the banks of the Sarasvatī…

At the beginning of the Kṛtayuga, the earth once again became devoid of progeny. There were very few beings, and the world was vast but empty. Though all…

Kāśyapa was born in the lineage of Kaśyapa Prajāpati. He was a dharma-niṣṭha sage, deeply immersed in tapas and endowed with great compassion for all beings. During his…

Maitreya Maharṣi was born in the lineage of Atri Maharṣi. After several generations—beginning with Candra, followed by Budha, Purūravas, Bhīmaratha, and Divodāsa—Maitreya emerged as a renowned ṛṣi. His…

Early Life and Ancestry Markandeya is celebrated as a cirañjīva, one destined for long life. His grandfather was Vidhāta, born to Bhr̥gu Maharṣi, who married Niyati and begot…

Birth and Early Life In the Gautama vaṁśa, a brāhmaṇa had a son named Mataṅga. He was raised with good virtues, practiced dharma diligently, studied all the Veda-śāstras,…

The Origin Creation of the Mahārsis There is no tale of Nārada without a history, no Purāṇa or gātha where he does not appear. These mahārṣis are the…

Parāśara Smṛti as the Dharmaśāstra of Kali Yuga In Kaliyuga, the dharma to be observed is the Parāśara Smṛti, compiled by the great sage Parāśara. Each yuga requires…

The life of Pippalāda Maharṣi is recounted in both the Padma Purāṇa and the Śiva Purāṇa. Birth and Early Life The Fate of Daḍhīci’s Bones Daḍhīci Maharṣi, son…

Birth and Early Life In ancient times, Brahmā created the four great sages Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanātana, and Sanatkumāra from his mind. When Brahmā requested them to enter into…

The Birth and Early Life On the banks of the Bāhudānadi River, there lived a brāhmaṇa who, along with his dharma-patnī, engaged in severe tapas. As a result…

The Birth of Śuka Maharṣi The journey of the individual soul progresses from the material to the spiritual. In this transformation, the path of righteous living (dharma) gradually…

The life and history of Vasiṣṭha Maharṣi are remarkable and profound. He is considered the foremost among those who embody sattva-guṇa. In the entire world, he attained a…

Leading to the Birth of Viśvāmitra Courtship of King Kuśānābhu’s Daughter A venerable sage named Ṛc̣īḳuḍu, a descendant of the Bhr̥guvaṁśa, once journeyed to the court of King…

The Eternal Guru: Vyāsa Maharṣi The sacred birth of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Dvaipāyana Vyāsa, the Jagadguru who revealed the avatar secrets of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Paramātma and unfolded the greatness…

Origins and Names of Yājñavalkya In the land of Kuru and Panchāla, on the banks of the Gaṅgā, lay the sacred town of Camatkāra. There dwelt a foremost…