Maharishi Bhrigu was one of the seven great sages, one of the Saptarshis in ancient India, one
of many Prajapatis (the facilitators of Creation) created by Brahma (The God of Creation), the
first compiler of predictive astrology, and also the author of Bhrigu Samhita, the astrological
(Jyotish) classic written during the Vedic period, Treta yuga, most probably around 3000 BC
Bhrigu is a ManasaPutra (wish-born-son) of Lord Brahma, who simply wished him into
existence, to assist in the process of creation, for this reason he is also considered one of the
Prajapatis.
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Bhrigu Contemporaries :
Maharishi Bhrigu is credited as the father of Hindu astrology and the first astrological treatise
Bhrigu Samhita is attributed to his authorship. This treatise is said to contain over 5 million
horoscopes, in which he wrote down the fate of every being in the universe. According to
popular tradition, only about a hundredth of these horoscopes have survived to this age. The
Bhrigu Samhita is an astrological (granth) classic attributed to Maharishi Bhrigu during the Vedic
period, although the available evidence suggests that it was compiled over a period of time by
the various sishyas (students in the lineage) of Maharishi Bhrigu.
Maharishi Bhrigu was the first compiler of predictive astrology, Jyotisha. He compiled about
500,000 horoscopes and recorded the life details and events of various persons. This formed
a database for further research and study. After that, Maharishi Bhrigu gave his predictions
on different types of horoscopes compiled by him with the help of Lord Ganesha in a brief and
concise manner. The total permutations/ possible horoscope charts that can be drawn with this
is about 45 million. Though it is said that these horoscope have been recorded for all mankind
who were, have and will be born till eternity.
History of Bhrigu Samhita
The Bhrigu Samhita is an astrological(Jyotish) classic attributed to Maharishi Bhrigu Ji during
the vedic period, Treta Yuga, although evidence available suggest it was compiled over a period
of time by various shishyas (students in the time age) of Maharishi Bhrigu ji.
Perhaps the Bhrigu Samhita set to have penned downed by Shukrachary dictated by Rishi
Bhrigu who was master of Brahmvidya. Lord Bhrigu ji was born on fire. His body was charred
yet the illumination of knowledge made him shine like fire. Since Shri Bhrigu ji was very
learnered. His ego was difficult to appease. In Hindiuism, the trinity of Brahma (Progenitor),
Vishnu (saviour) and Mahesh (Destroyer) is well known. The trinity symbolizes God. Once
Bhrigu ji in order to judge who among the three gods is the greatest of all. It is said that among
the three only Lord Vishnu was able to impress Bhrigu ji. The story goes like this Bhrigu ji in
anger had kicked Lord Vishnu on the chest in his false ego to being the greatest Brahmin. On
realising his mistake he immediately apologised to Lord Vishnu, who forgave him. It is well
known that destiny places role in the formation or birth of remarkable thing. This rude action of
Bhrigu ji infuriated Lakshmi ji who cursed Bhrigu ji that all the coming generations of Brahmin
will bear the wrath. Maharishi Bhrigu ji apologised to Lakshmi ji and suggested him to write
Bhrigu Samhita. This Granth would enable to Brahmins to earn their livelihood through the
reading done.
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