Gothra and Pravara - Part I Bhrigu Rishi

Dr P V Sesha Sai Aswamedhayaaji #303, Vijetha Sanjeevani Apartments, 6-4-8, Musheerabad Main Road, Opp Gandhi Hospital, SECUNDERABAD 500080 AP India E mail shodasisai@hotmail.com web http://aswamedhayaaji.com Land Line 040 65581368 Mobile 9440422613 16th September 2012 Suryakshetra – 109 (Gothra – Bhrigu Rishi Descendent) What this little man speaks…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Sometime ago I was writing on Gothra and Pravara and I made it clear that we shall help the community to regulate their Gothra and Pravara. Accordingly, the order of rishis and the Pravara related to each individual family are studied and whatever is known and understood, the same is presented for the benefit of all of you and this can be viewed through our blog specifically meant for this http://ritualsandprocedures.blogspot.in. Initially we are giving the Pravara keeping in view of Bhrigu Gothra. The first is the Gothra and followed three/two/five are the pravara Rishis. This vital information is being given for the benefit of all those who desire to perform Pithru Paksha Tithi in the forthcoming fortnight. 1)Jamadagni – Bhargava, Chyavana, Aapnavaan 2) Jaabali – Bhargava, Vaitahavya, Raivasa, 3) Jamadagnya – Bhargava, Ourva, Jamadagnya, 4) Jaimini – Bhargava, Vaitahavya, Raivasa, 5) Pailastya – Bhargava, Ourva, Jamadagnya, 6) Maandukeya – Bhargava, Ourva, Jamadagnya, 7) Mouna Bhargava – Bhargava, Vaitahavya, Saavedas, 8) Vadhool – Bhargava, Vaitahavya, Saaveda, 9) Srivasta – Bhargava, Chyavana, Aapnavaan, Ourva, Jamadagnya (Exclusive Five Rishi Gothra and Pravara), 10) Grustnamad – Bhargava, Gaatsramad (only two rishis), 11) Shunak – Bhargava, Gaatsramad (only two rishis), 12) Yagnapathi – Bhargava, Gaatsramad (only two rishis), 13) Avat – Bhargava, Ourva, Jamadanya, 14) Aashtrishen – Bhargava, Aashtrishen, Aanoop, 15) Ashvalaayan – Bhargava, Vaadhyasva, Daivodaas, 16) Kaashyapi – Bhargava, Vaitahavya, Saavedas, 17) Kaatyayana – Bhargava, Aashtrishen, Aanoop, 18) Gargya- Bhargava, Vaitahavya, Raivasa, 19) Grustamad – Bhargava, Sownahotra, Gaarstamada, 20) Nairruti – Bhargava, Aashtrishen, Aanoop. The data available from Shri Shankara Peetham of Kanchi is presented. There might be some more pravara in the order of descendency of Bhrigu Rishi. A knowledgeable person may refine the above, add or supplement. Yours Affectionately, always in the service of fellow human beings and sanatan dharma. Hara Hara Mahadeva Dr P V SESHA SAI ASWAMEDHAYAAJI Quote: In life, we will realize that there is a purpose. For every purpose we meet someone, some will test us; some will teach us; some will use us; and some will bring out best out of us. The next news letter contains information on Angirasa Rishi