A Vedic poet and seer who composed Rigvedic hymns, who alone or with others invokes the deities with poetry of a sacred character.
A Hindu sage or saint occupying the same position in India history as the patriarchs of other countries, constituting a peculiar class of beings in the early mythical system, as distinct from Asuras, Devas and mortal men.
A devotee or adherent of yoga.
To persuade someone to give you food or other favors without actually begging.
To turn (someone) into a yogi; to lead into practicing yoga.