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 footprint in their sthala-purāṇas. In South India, Tamil tradition holds Agastya as

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 sons (mānasaputra). These sons, through their progeny, completed the divine task. Thereafter,

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 Mānasa Putras. The Purāṇas do not elaborate on his birth story or

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 continuously teach the Vedas and Vedāṅgas to numerous disciples, correcting their mistakes

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 in that grand task. From his tapas he manifested Atri Mṛṣhi, for

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 Itihāsas. Born under extraordinary circumstances when his mother Ṛci hid him in

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 son of Dalbha with the boon of chiranjīvatva (immortality), he became renowned

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, including Chyavana Maharṣi, Jamadagni, Śukracārya, and Dadhīci. In addition, Śrī Mahāviṣṇu Himself

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’ rightful place in Vedic rituals by granting them Soma offerings, an unprecedented

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 Pativratya of his wife Sukanyā. One day, after this event, Chyavana called

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 blend of austerity, humility, compassion, and cosmic responsibility. Mentioned in texts like

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 the essence of Rudra, granted to Atri as a boon by the

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. From Bṛhaspati and Mamata was born Bharadvāja. Bharadvāja’s son was Vitatha, who

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 involved in the curse of King Parīkṣit. In some texts, Gauramukha is

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 Dharma-sūtras. The Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa describes him as the mind-born son of Brahmā,

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 beads, elaborating their significance in spiritual practice. Unlike many other Upaniṣads that

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 personalities. Jada Maharṣi was born into a learned Brahmin family, well-versed in

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 Himavat mountains, engaged in tapas. Though he had numerous disciples, four among

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 to the Bhṛgu lineage, married Satyavatī, the daughter of King Gādhi from

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 his parents or his lineage. The Gautamī refers to the region 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 many mantras in the Sāmaveda. The Kaṇva lineage and the Kaṇva Śākhā

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 river and began performing penance. For ten thousand years, he meditated upon

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 natural resources were present, there were no people to experience or enjoy

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 time, serpents were abundant. The serpents roamed freely and caused harm to

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 life is detailed in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa. Parāśara's Teachings Maitreya Maharṣi became

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 a son named Mr̥kaṇḍa. Mr̥kaṇḍa, together with his wife Manasvī, adhered to

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, and performed yajña-karma. One day, his father called him and said, "Dear

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 fathers of the physical world. When Brahmā created only the five elements

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 its own smṛti because the mental and physical capacities of humanity differ

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 of Cyavana, once offered his body to the gods so that they

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 saṃsāra and propagate the world, they refused, choosing instead a life of

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 of their penance, they were blessed with two sons. The first son

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 leads to spiritual realization. It was Sage Vyāsa who became the teacher

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 status of supreme preeminence. Even Brahmā, the creator of the universe, has

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 Kuśānābhu’s son, Gāḍhi. He approached the king and declared his intent: “O

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 of the Guru-tattva to the world, has been commemorated as Guru Pūrṇimā

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 brāhmaṇa, renowned for his mastery of yajñas and the Vedas. His eloquence