Bhrigu - in Scriptures

In Scriptures

Sage Bhrigu finds mention in Shiva Purana and Vayu Purana, where he is shown present during the great Yagna of Daksha Prajapati (his father-in-law). He supports the continuation of the Yagna of Daksha even after being warned that without an offering for Lord Shiva, it was asking for a catastrophe for everyone present there.

In the Bhagavad Gītā, Lord Krishna refers to Sage Bhrigu, by stating "among the Rishis, I am Bhrigu".

Maharishi Bhrigu, is known to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu the mention of which has been evident in many of his writings.

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