Devarshi is a term frequently used in Hindu scriptures
especially the Puranas, Mahabharata and Ramayana. But who are the Devarishis?
Saints (Rishis) who had attained self realization no longer belong to the
earthly plain. They now live among the celestial beings or devas. The rishis
that reside in the celestial world is referred as devarishis.
There is no known criterion as to what distinguishes a Rishi
from a Devarishi.
A Devarishi could visit the celestial world and return back
to earth and reside among human beings.
The most popular Devarishis are:
- Narada
- Asita
- Bhur Bhuva
- Brihaspati
- Kashyapa
- Lomasha
- Parvata
- Tanu
- Shukracharya
- Vasishta
The term Devarishi is widely used to refer to Narada. This
is because he had access to all the worlds including Kailash and Vaikuntha.