Bhrygu

Bhrigu () is a rishi in Hinduism. He is one of the seven great sages, the Saptarshi, and one of the many Prajapatis (facilitators of creation) created by Brahma. He was the first compiler of predictive astrology and also the author of Bhrigu Samhita, an astrological (jyotisha) classic. Bhrigu is considered a mānasaputra ('mind-born son') of Brahma. The adjectival form of the name, Bhārgava, is used to refer to the descendants and the school of Bhrigu. According to the Manusmṛti, Bhrigu was a compatriot and companion of Manu, the protoplast (first human). Along with Manu, Bhrigu made important

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Deity.image: Maharishi Bhrighuji.jpg
Deity.affiliation: Saptarishi
Deity.type: Hindu
Deity.alt: Bhrigu
Deity.caption: A painting depicting Bhṛgu
Deity.father: Brahma
Deity.spouse: Kavyamata, Puloma, Khyati, Divyadevi, and Paulami
Deity.children: Shukra (from Kavyamata) Chyavana (from Puloma) Dhata, Vidhata, and Bhargavi (from Khyati) Tvashta (from Divyadevi) Richika (from Paulami)

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Bhrygu (dewanagari भृगु trl. bhṛgu, ang. Bhrigu) – jeden z synów Brahmy, starożytny natchniony mędrzec indyjski (ryszi - dewanagari ऋषि trl. ṛṣi, ang. rishi).Przeprowadził wiele ceremonii jadźńy i pobłogosławił ten świat licznym potomstwem. Bhrygu rezyduje w powozie Boga Słońca w miesiącu Śrawana (od 23 lipca do 22 sierpnia). W dziesiątej dwaparajudze, Śiwa zstąpił jako mędrzec Bhrygu.

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