A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Bhrgu
This page describes Bhrgu which is located on page 307 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Bhrgu” according to 102 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Ganesha Purana (abridged) [by Gregory Baily]
Thus ends the sixth chapter of Upasana Khanda of the glorious Ganesha Purana called “Arrival at Bhrigu’s Hermitage”....
Read full contents: Chapter 6 - Arrival at Bhrigu’s Hermitage
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
*) Narada was born from Brahma s lap, Daksha from his Amgushtha, Vasishtha from his Prana, Bhrigu from his skin and Kriatu from his arm.**) Devi Bhagavata, Saptama Skandha says that Bhrigu had married two daughters of Daksha. Mahabharata Anushasana Parva Chapter 85, Verse 127 says that Bhrgu had seven sons, namely Cyavana Vajrashila, Shuci, Aurva, Shukra, Varenya, and Savana....
Read full contents: Story of Bhrigu
The Devi Bhagavata Purana [by Swami Vijnanananda]
The all pervading Lord of the world, the God of the Gods, had to take several incarnations in this world, owing to the curses inflicted by Bhrigu. 31. The king said :-- There has now again arisen another fresh doubt, why was Vishnu cursed by Bhrigu Muni? 32. O Muni! What injury did Hari commit to that Muni, and whereof the Muni Bhrigu cursed him. 33-34. Vyasa said :-- Hear, O king! the cause of the curse; I will narrate to you....
Read full contents: Chapter 10 - On the curse on Vishnu by Bhrigu
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