Do Hindus accept that the prophet Mohammad is like their rishis and yogis?

 

Firstly there have been NO Rishis since about 500 BCE according to the Law Giver Apastamba.

Yogis are practitioners of Yoga and meditation and usually live in retirement - there is no evidence of his doing either.

He could be considered as a GURU since any teacher to anyone on any subject can be considered as a Guru.

The other option is enlistment as an Acharya, but an acharya is one who teaches through demonstrative behaviour:–

So the following are reasonable expectations a Hindu would have of an ACHARYA

1.       Should belong to a recognised spiritual lineage.

2.       Can be either celibate or married - monogamously - but should be in full control of their sexual appetite.

3.       Should know the Vedas and Shastras and their esoteric meanings. And also the auxiliary branches of Veda such as Logic, Debate & Hermeneutics.

4.       Should have wisdom, insight and the ability to teach efficiently.

5.       The teaching should be in accordance with the Veda and the interpretations of the previous acharyas of the lineage.

6.       Should be living a life of non-attachment to possessions, family, children etc.

7.       Should practice absolute non-violence - should never touch weapons under any pretext.

8.       Should practice compassion and loving kindness to all beings.

9.       Should never be harsh in reprimanding students or act as a judge or advise punishment for any offence. The only sanctions are banishing a recalcitrant student for a period of time or fasting or taking cold baths.

10.   Should be indifferent to enemies and opposition - the only confrontation permitted is philosophical and through verbal-combat in the form of structured public debates.

11.   Should be pure in person and habits, humble and forbearing.

12.   Should not seek to acquire property in any way - either by his own efforts or through his disciples.

13.   Should accept whatever produce or commodities are offered with humility and gratitude.

14.   Should make no advertisement or effort to attract disciples but to examine and accept those who come of their own free-will.