Bhrigu is one of the ten Prajapatis or Rishi, who is the chief of Maharshis. Bhrigu is said to be the son of Brahma and progenitors of mankind. Bhrigu was the teacher of the Dhanurveda or science of war, one of the Upavedas.

Bhrigu is believed to belong to the Vedic period. As per the Puranic period, Bhrigu is the husband of Khyati or fame, the daughter of Daksha, by Prasiiti. The great works of Bhrigu and his stature as a celebrity can be found in Muir`s Original Sanskrit Texts. King Nahusha tormented over the Brahmans and compelled the Rishis to carry him from one place to another.

Bhrigu then asked Agastya why they submit to the insults of this king. To this, Agastya answered that none of the Rishis had risked cursing Nahusha because he had obtained the power of restraining to his service every one upon whom he fixed his eyes.

However, Agastya said that he was prepared to do anything that Bhrigu might suggest. Bhrigu said that he had been sent by Brahma to take revenge on Nahusha. The king was about to attach Agastya to his car and would scorn him with his foot. Then Bhrigu incensed at this insult cursed Nahusha to become a serpent. This happened accordingly.

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