Sadhu Saint and Rishi
Definitions of Rishi, Muni, Sadhu, Sant & Sanyasi in Hinduism All these are sanskrit words and in sanskrit words every alphabet and every combination of alphabets have a meaning. Thus the meaning of word which it refers to lies within the word. Rishi, Muni, Sadhu, Sant, and Sanyasi contribute as much to our history as elders in a happy family, because every Vedic text of Hinduism certainly mentions these highly spiritual individuals. There are four main sampradayas, or chains of disciplic succession descending down through the important acharyas, or spiritual preceptors. These are also the main schools of thought in the Vedic tradition. They have always had particular importance in India since ancient times because they were considered to be society's guides. These inspired holy persons were always engaged in social welfare on the strength of their knowledge and austerity and used it to relieve people from problems. Rishi A rishi is a seer or sage who has attained a hig...