Devrishi (born Rishikesh Pandey; May 16, 1992) is an Indian philosopher, spiritual researcher, author, and composer, recognized for his contributions to devotional music, Indian Sonic Philosophy, and the revival of Sanatan knowledge traditions. In January 2025, he formally adopted the name Devrishi, dedicating his life to the research, preservation, and dissemination of Vedic sound science, spirituality, and India’s sacred heritage.
Along with Sadhana Pandey, he co-founded Sanatan Wisdom, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing Sanatan knowledge through research, publications, digital preservation, meditation, education, and cultural initiatives. His work spans Vedic philosophy, mantra studies, consciousness research, Indian Sonic Philosophy, and the documentation of India’s living spiritual traditions.
Inspired by his research on sound and consciousness, Devrishi conceived SADHNAM, Sanatan Wisdom’s meditation and retreat programme, which explores mantra meditation, sound healing, silence, and contemplative practices through the lens of his Sonic Philosophy. He is also the creator of KIRTANAM, a devotional music meditation initiative that reimagines traditional kirtan as an immersive journey into inner stillness through sacred sound.
Devrishi currently leads the research for the Shri Krishna Pathey Project, an initiative undertaken in collaboration with the Government of Madhya Pradesh to document the historical, geographical, cultural, and spiritual legacy of Bhagwan Shri Krishna. The project also includes the development of krishnapathey.org, a comprehensive digital knowledge platform dedicated to Shri Krishna’s temples, pilgrimage routes, scriptures, traditions, festivals, and cultural heritage. In recognition of his research, he serves as the Coordinator and Co-Editor of Shri Krishna Pathey, the official magazine of the Shri Krishna Pathey Nyas, Government of Madhya Pradesh.