Bhrigu Samhita - History of Astrology | Bhragu Smriti | Bhaskar Acharya

Rishi Bhrigu is one of the 18 saints, who contributed in the evolution of astrology. The compositions by Rishi Bhrigu are some of the main writings in the field of astrology.It regards to Bhrigu Samhita , it is believed that this scripture can be used only after praying it in a ceremonial way. After doing all this , when a page  opened from this scripture then the questions are resolved according to the curiosity of the questioner.

The person interpreting the results describes about the  questioner related to his place of birth , reason of visit, etc.In this astrology the person is even told the names of his family members. There  are few copies of Bhrigu Samhita , one of which can be found in Sultanpur in Punjab. 

Bhrigu Scriptures

Saint Bhrigu , composed many scriptures. Some of the main compositions are Bhragu Smriti,Bhrigu Samhita Jyotish,Bhrigu Shilpa-Samhita,Bhrigu Sutras,Bhrigu Upanishads,Bhrigu Geeta etc,

Currently the copies that are available are in imperfect conditions. With this scripture , a person’s horoscope can be made for three lives. Each birth details are given in this scripture . Even those who have not  born yet , it is even able to tell their future 

Bhrigu scripture is a huge treatise of astrology. The texts of the original is still safe in Nepal. In ancient times trains were sued to carry these scriptures from one place to another. Rishi Bhrigu is considered to be the psyche son of Dev Brahmaji.

Bhaskar Acharya Shastri 

In the history of astrologer , after Varamihir and Brahmagupt no one could be as influential and impressive as Bhaskaracharya.He learnt his astrological lessons from his father’s house.

Bhaskar Acharya Shastri Scriptures

Bhaskar Acharya composed a scripture called Sidhantashiromani, based on  Bhrahmasphut. He also composed various other scriptures such as Lilavati,Karana-kutuhala, Sarvatobhadra Granth.

All the writers , agrees to the scriptures written by him. He also composed a scripture of mathematical formulas , which were named Sanshidhan and Beejsanskar. He was not only an astrologer , but was also a great poet.

In astrology calculation he described some important facts which includes,  calculation for eclipse, kranti, chandrakala sadhan,Muhurtha Chintamani,Piyushdhara . It is believed that he created a book on results ,But the book is not available today.