Seer, sage
From Sanskrit 'rish' — to see or perceive directly — a sage who cognized the Vedic hymns through spiritual insight rather than authoring them originally.
The Rig Veda's hymns are traditionally attributed not to human invention but to Rishis like Vishvamitra and Vasishtha who 'heard' (shruti) eternal truths already present in the cosmos.
The sacred story from the Brahmavaivarta Purana of King Indrasena delivering his departed father from Yamaloka to Vaikuntha on Indira Ekadashi during Pitru Paksha in Ashvina Krishna Paksha.
The sacred katha from the Skanda Purana of the pious Brahmin Sumedha and his virtuous wife Pavitra relieved from extreme poverty by Sage Kaundinya on Parama Ekadashi in Adhik Maas Krishna Paksha.
The story from the Bhavishya Purana of Magha Krishna Paksha emphasizing the six sacred uses of sesame seeds (Til) for eternal charity and spiritual abundance.
The sacred story from the Bhavishya Purana of King Mahijit blessed with an heir through the guidance of Sage Lomasha on Shravana Putrada Ekadashi in Shravana Shukla Paksha.
Eight Shiva Sanctuaries
The Himalayan Glacial Sanctuary