Bhrigu
amhita
Original version by
Maharishi Bhrigu
‘The Father of Hindu Astrology
Abridged Version by
Dr T.M. Rao
B.Sc. (Horn), M.Se., D.Se. (Colombo)
AstrologerContents
Preface 7
Introduction 9
Predictions of the Planets with
Reference to Various Ascendants 19
CHAPTER- | : Aries 21
CHAPTER- 2 Taurus 42
CHAPTER- 3. Gemini 62
CHAPTER- 4 Cancer 82
CHAPTER- 5 Leo 104
CHAPTER- 6 Virgo 125
CHAPTER- 7 Libra 146
CHAPTER- 8 Scorpio 167
CHAPTER- 9 — Sagittarius 189
Cxarren—10 Capricom 210
CuaPTeR -11 Aquarius 231
Carrer -—12 Pisces 253
Basic Terminology and Case Studies 275
Some Basics (Terminology) of the Planets 277
A Few Case Studies 282
Conclusion 309
References 310Preface
Ashe term samhita connotes ‘compilation’, it cannot be expected
to be an original work. Its business is to condense many Shastras.
It, therefore, includes details of many subjects found in varied works.
The samhita in astrological parlance is nothing but an encyclopaedia
of astrological and other aspects ofhuman interest. It is also mundane
astrology with many scientific topics and other subjects in which
human beings have an abiding faith, Hence, the samhita can rightly
be termed a work of social science, for social science has reference to
and explanation of almost all the aspects of social life and those that
have a human appeal.
Varamihira expresses his indebtedness to ancient sages like Kapila,
Garga, Kasyapa, Atri, Bhrigu etc; for according to him, a country
that does not possess a good astrologer is damned. A good astrologer
must be an all-rounder. Though there is no dearth of books available
on predictive astrology in this world, which are grand in their own
way, most of them are neither easy to the satisfaction of general
public nor comprehensive enough to satisfy the experts. So keeping
this in view, Bhrigu Samhita has been invoked. The primary view of
this book is that because the mystery of whole human life is hidden
in the nine planets of a horoscope, it will not be possible to discover
the events of the whole life of the native till the effects of every
planet is not clearly known without which the complicated science
of astrology cannot be simplified. It is with this foundation that
every ascendant is described in the book.
The book gives very valuable hints on how to find out the character
of a native, his moral inclination, and his fortunes and misfortunes
in various walks of life. It also provides useful information with
regard to longevity and prosperity of the native, his parents, brothers