origin of Rishis

Published on 23rd May, 2021, in Mid-day. Many believe rishis are special beings, who have access to special mantras. They understand the vibrations of the universe. They communicate these mantras through words, chants, and hymns of the Vedas. They play a very important role in Vedic literature. They can summon the gods; they can curse the gods. They can create harmony between gods and humans. This makes them very powerful. But where did they originate from? In the later Puranas (1,500 years old), Brahma’s mind creates them. Hence, they are the Manas Putra, the mind-born sons of Brahma. Yet, in Vedic literature known as Brahmanas ..