Enlightened Hindu person (5)

I believe the answer is:

rishi

(Other definitions for rishi that I've seen before include "Spiritual leader" , "wise man" , "holy man" , "Hindu sage or saint" , "Revered man" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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