Hindu sages are the real founders of Hinduism. These are the people who wrote the Vedas which is the foundation of Hinduism. Most of the customs and traditions that we follow today are their gifts to humanity. They were not only philosophers but scientists also. Sushruta is considered the father of surgery. Sage Chyavan invented Chyavanprasha. Ayurveda and Yoga are the greatest gifts of Hindu seers to the world. They are so powerful that they even defied Trinity sometimes. The story of Sage Bhrigu kicking Lord Vishnu in the chest is well-known. Sage Vishwamitra once was very close to creating the replica of heaven.

Saptarishis:

Among all the Hindu sages, Saptarishis are considered the greatest and the most powerful. Saptarshi is a group of seven sages. The names of Saptarishis are Agastya, Atri, Bharadwaja, Gautama, Jamadagni, Vashishtha, and Vishwamitra.

Classification of Hindu Sages:

Sages are broadly classified into four categories: Brahmarshi, Rajarshi, Devarshi, and Maharishi. A Rishi is an enlightened person who has done severe penance.

Rajarishi – these are Kshatriya kings who gained the status of Rishi.

Devarishi – it means a celestial sage. E.g. Sage Narada.

Brahmarishi – it is the highest rank of sages. Saptarishis belong to this category.

Maharishi – an enlightened spiritual teacher.

According to Amarakosha, there are seven types of sages, viz. Shrutarshi, Kandarshi, Paramarshi, Maharshi, Rajarshi, Brahmarshi, and Devarshi. 

Names of Hindu Sages:

There are thousands of Hindu sages mentioned in the scriptures. I will try to list the names of all Hindu sages in this article

Agastya

Aghamarshana

Ashtavakra

Astika

Atharvan

Atri

Audumbara

Augusta

Barighu

Bharadwaja

Bhoma

Bhrigu

Bhringi

Brihaspati

Charaka

Charvak

Chyavana

Dadhichi

Danbamis

Dhaumya

Dirghatma

Durvasa

Dwaipayana

Etesha

Garga

Gautama

Gungu

Harita

Jahnu

Jaimini

Jamadagni

Jaratkaru

Kamban

Kanwa

Kapila

Kashyapa

Kanwa

Kaundinya

Kindama

Kratu

Kutsa

Lomash

Mandavya

Marichi

Markandeya

Matanga

Mudgala

Nachiketa

Nara and Narayana

Narada

Parashara

Parashurama

Patanjali

Pippalada

Pramati

Pulaha

Pulastya

Raikva

Rishyasringa

Sanatsujata

Sandipana

Shakti

Shalihotra

Shamika

Shaunaka

Shringi

Shuka

Shukracharya

Sushruta

Upamanyu

Upyaaj

Utathya

Utsasya

Uttanka

Vaishampayana

Valakhilya

Valmiki

Varahamihira

Vashishtha

Vishrava

Vishwamitra

Vyasa

Yajnavalkya

If you know the names of Hindu sages not mentioned here, please use the comment section to let me know.