Devarishi (Sanskrit: देवर्षि, lit. 'the celestial sage'), is one of the three categories of Rishis, the other two being – Brahmarishi (ब्रह्मर्षि) and Rajarishi (राजर्षि).[1] Rajarishis were those Kshatriya kings who gained the status of Rishi; the difference between a Rishi and a Brahmarishi was that of the degree of penance and accomplishment, and their life-span.[2]
- ^ The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary. Digital Dictionaries of South Asia. p. 492.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Shrikant Prasoon (3 September 2009). Rishis & Rishikas. Pustak Mahal. ISBN 978-8122310726.