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Devrishi | |
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| Born | Rishikesh Pandey May 16, 1992 Panna, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Philosopher, author, composer, spiritual researcher |
| Organization | Sanatan Wisdom Foundation |
| Known for | Sadanira, NYRI |
| Website | devrishi.org |
Rishikesh Pandey (born 16 May 1992), also known as Devrishi is an Indian philosopher, author, composer and spiritual researcher. In 2025, he adopted the spiritual name Devrishi and started vedic mantra research.[1] He is the co-founder of the Sanatan Wisdom Foundation[2] a non-profit organization that works at the intersection of Vedic knowledge and modern science.[3] He also founded the publishing house Mahagatha.[4]
Early life and musical career
[edit]Rishikesh Pandey was born in the Panna district of Madhya Pradesh and started his career as a teacher and later shifted to Indore in 2015.[5] In 2016, he composed the songs Ho Halla as anthem for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan under Indore city awareness with singer Shaan.[6][7]
Media reports noted his contribution to Indore’s musical identity during its period of recognition as one of the cleanest cities in India.[8][9] In 2024, he composed the song Halla Bol with the voice of Sonu Nigam for awareness to give Indore the number one position for the eighth time for Swachh Survekshan 2025.[10]
Spiritual transformation and name change
[edit]On 15 January 2025, during the Kumbh Mela, Pandey adopted the name Devrishi and formally distanced himself from the entertainment industry, transitioning towards spiritual and sonic research.[1][5]
Projects and initiatives
[edit]In 2025, Devrishi co-founded the Sanatan Wisdom Foundation with Sadhana Pandey.[2][3] The foundation supports several initiatives across the domains of spiritual research, sound therapy, environmental awareness and cultural documentation.
Nada Yoga Research Institute
[edit]The Nada Yoga Research Institute (NYRI), a division of the Sanatan Wisdom Foundation, was established to conduct neurocognitive studies on vedic mantras using tools such as EEG, HRV, and fNIRS. Devrishi is the principal advisor to the institute and Dr. Gita Narahari, Ph.D. in Psychology, contributes as a researcher. The institute integrates traditional vedic sound practices with modern neuroscience to examine the psychophysiological impact of sacred sound.[3][11][12][13]
Svaryam
[edit]Svaryam is a digital wellness platform developed by the Sanatan Wisdom Foundation. As reported by ET Government, it offers guided mantra meditations, sonic therapy tracks, and user centric well being analytics.[3] According to The Financial Express, it also includes brainwave responsive mantra therapy, AI based emotional diagnostics and multilingual guided content.[11]
Sadanira
[edit]Pandey served as the creative director of the documentary series Sadanira which explores India’s river heritage. Documentary series is part of the madhya pradesh government's jal ganga samvardhan abhiyan is Produced under the guidance of Veer Bharat Nyas. It was officially launched on 20 June 2025 by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during the Sadanira Samagam at Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal.[2][14][15] He also composed the Sadanira theme song, which was sung by Bollywood singer Shaan.[16][17]
Literary contributions
[edit]- Shakari – Vikramaditya – a historical collaboration authored by P Narahari and Devrishi, based on the life and valor of the Indian emperor Vikramaditya.[18][19]
- The Coronation of Lord Rama – a devotional and historical account related to Lord Ram’s coronation in Orchha.[20]
- A Life-Changing Approach – a biography of Padma Shri swimmer Satendra Singh Lohia published by Mahagatha in 2024.[21][22]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Devrishi: The new spiritual identity of filmmaker and composer Rishikesh Pandey". Free Press Journal. 24 March 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "'Sadanira' documentary series on India's river heritage launched". The Daily Pioneer. 22 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Sanatan Wisdom Unveils Policy‑Backed Sonic Therapy Model for Public Mental Health". ET Government. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ "The OBCs Uprising Unveiled: New Book Champions Social Justice and Political Representation". The Hans India. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ a b "फिल्म इंडस्ट्री छोड़ वैदिक विज्ञान की ओर बढ़े देवऋषि" (in Hindi). News18 Hindi. 8 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Hrishikesh Pandey takes Ho Halla campaign to a next level with Hai Halla". Deccan Chronicle. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "Composer Rishikesh Pandey is the man behind Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Indore". News18. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "How a song took Indore to top of the cleanliness chart". DNA India. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "देश का सबसे साफ शहर कैसे बन गया MP का इंदौर? सुरों ने जलाई स्वच्छता की मशाल". Zee News Hindi (in Hindi). 4 May 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Sonu Nigam gave voice to Indore's cleanliness song for the 8th time". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 16 September 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Sanatan Wisdom: India's new model for the global mental health crisis". Financial Express. 9 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Devrishi initiates scientific study on Vedic sound through NYRI". Daily Excelsior. 29 May 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Scientific study on mantra and sonic therapy begins at NYRI; Devrishi named Principal Advisor". The Hans India. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "भोपाल में सदानीरा समागम का शुभारंभ, मुख्यमंत्री मोहन यादव ने उज्जैन सिंहस्थ 2028 की कार्ययोजना पर की चर्चा". ETV Bharat (in Hindi). ETV Network. 21 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "जल-गंगा संवर्धन अभियान: सदानीरा समागम में 200 से अधिक हस्तियां होंगी शामिल, सीएम मोहन यादव करेंगे उद्घाटन". NDTV India (in Hindi). NDTV MPCG. 20 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "सिर्फ गाना नहीं, नदियों की कहानी भी है 'सदानीरा', सिंगर शान की खूबसूरत आवाज में हुआ रिकॉर्ड". News18 Hindi (in Hindi). 3 May 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "अनोखे अभियान से जुड़े बॉलीवुड सिंगर शान और देवऋषि, क्या डॉक्युमेंट्री से बचा पाएंगे देश की लुप्त होती नदियां?". India.com (in Hindi). 2 May 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Shakari Vikramaditya: A Historical Collaboration by IAS P. Narahari and Philosopher Devrishi". The Hans India. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Shakari – Vikramaditya: Historical saga of India's great emperor". Telugucinema.com. 10 April 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Devrishi (2025). The Coronation of Lord Rama. Mahagatha. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ^ "जीवन की चुनौतियों से हैं परेशान ? तो आपकी सोच बदलकर रख देगी ये किताब". Patrika (in Hindi). 9 February 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "पद्मश्री अवॉर्डी सतेंद्र सिंह पर लिखी पुस्तक की लॉन्चिंग" (in Hindi). Dainik Bhaskar. 17 February 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
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