Bhrigu Samhita – Saint Bhrigu – Rishi Bhrigu

Bhrigu Samhita was composed by Saint Bhrigu. He attained knowledge on the effects of speed of planets and constellations on the human life and earth, and proposed his principles. After researching and exploring the planets and planetary motions and their mutual relations he determined the system of reckoning in his composition.

According to the legends, when Bhrigu did not get place in the board of brahman rishi he got furious and went to Lord Vishnu to know the reason behind it. But, at that point of time Lord Vishnu was in deep meditation and did not realize the presence of Sage Bhrigu. Seeing this he felt humiliated and kicked on the chest of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu woke up and asked the sage, “ whether he is hurt anywhere on kicking him on his check”. Seeing the conduct of Lord Vishnu, Bhrigu got embarrassed and apologized for his mistake. However, Lord Vishnu forgives him, but goddess Lakshmi curses the sage that he will never be born in any brahmin family and will have to lead a life of poverty despite of being a great scholar and devotee of goddess Saraswati.

But, sage Bhrigu initiated a learning with his practice and penance, through which goddes Lakshmi was always present in the life of the learner. This composition was known as Bhrigu Samhita. It was initially written in Sanskrit, but was later translated into Tamil language. It is known as Bhrigu Nadi in South India. Bhrigu Samhita is considered a popular treatis and can be found in various parts of the country.

Bhrigu Samhita Views

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 is believed that this scripture can be used only after performing a special kind of ceremonies and puja. After doing all this , the curiosity of the questioner is resolved when a page is opened from this scripture.

The person interpreting the results describes about the questioner’s place of birth , reason of his 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.

Significance of Bhrigu Samhita

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. It also predicts the future of those who are not even born yet. Bhrigu scripture is a huge treatise of astrology.