rishi rina | ऋषि ऋण
Rishi Rina (Devanagari: ऋषि ऋण; ISO 15919: r̥ṣi r̥ṇa) refers to the debt to the sages.
It acknowledges the immense contribution of the ancient seers who revealed the scriptures and imparted spiritual knowledge to humanity. One repays this debt by studying the scriptures and preserving the wisdom by sharing it with others.
Further Reading and Reference
- Related Concepts: tri rina, Tririn — Three Spiritual Debts
- Reference: Bhagavad Bhakti - True Devotion, Ch. 7