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Bhrigu (Sanskrit: भृगु, IAST: Bhṛgu) is a rishi of Adi-rishi tradition. He is one of the seven great sages, the Saptarshis, and one of the many Prajapatis (the facilitators of creation) created by Brahma. [1] The first compiler of predictive astrology and also the author of Bhrigu Samhita, an astrological classic.
Murti of Bhrigu, founder of the Bhargava race. Bhargava (Sanskrit: भार्गव, romanized: Bhārgava) or Bhṛguvamsha refers to a Brahmin race or dynasty that is said to have been founded by the legendary Hindu sage Bhrigu. [1] [2]
Valmiki was born as Agni Sharma to a Brahmin named Pracheta (also known as Sumali) of Bhrigu gotra. [13] [14] According to legend he once met the great sage Narada and had a discourse with him on his duties. Moved by Narada's words, Agni Sharma began to perform penance and chanted the word "Mara" which meant "die".
In a narrative found in the Satapatha Brahmana (IV.1.5.1-13), Chyavana is mentioned as a descendant of Bhrigu. While the other Bhrigus were away, Chyavana, with a senile body, was living in his ashrama. Once, King Sharyati, son of Manu, came for hunting near Chyavana's ashrama (hermitage) with his army.
Chyavana, the son of Bhrigu and Puloma. In the Mahabharata, as narrated by the bard Sauti, Puloma was the wife of sage Bhrigu. The couple were once staying in a hermitage. She became pregnant. [1] One day, Bhrigu went for his morning ablutions in the river, leaving his wife in the hermitage at the care of Agni.
Khyati (Sanskrit: ख्याति, romanized: Khyāti, lit. 'fame') is one of the 24 daughters of Daksha, born to his wife Prasuti. [1] Her father is regarded to have another 62 from his wife Panchajani (Virini).
Astika completed his education under Sage Chyavana, the son of Bhrigu. According to the Devi Bhagavata Purana, since his mother was a disciple of Shiva , Astika also became a disciple of the deity. Snake sacrifice
Bhrigu's ashram 'Deepostak' was located near Dhosi Hill in present-day Haryana-Rajasthan border in India. Major parts of the Bhṛgu Saṃhitā were lost or destroyed. Bhrigu was the first compiler of predictive astrology. [3] He compiled an estimated 500,000 horoscopes and recorded the life details and events of various people.