Are brihaspati and Shukracharya brothers?

Guru Shukracharya and Guru Brihaspati are cousins, the same types as Kauravas and Pandavas. Their fathers are brothers. First, let us understand the lineage of both these Guru’s. Shukra is the son of Maharishi Bhrigu who is a mind born son of Brahma, a Prajapati and a Saptarishi.

Is Shukracharya a God?

In Hindu religion, Shukra is the name of a son of Bhrigu, of the third Manu, one of the saptarishis. He was the guru of Daityas / Asuras, and is also referred to as Shukracharya or Asuracharya in various Hindu texts.

How did Shukracharya died?

Shukracharya Death Shiva Ji did not like to use the dead Sanjeevani Vidya by Shukra in such an improper work. Shiva Ji got angry and grabbed Shukra and swallowed it.

Who was disciple of Brihaspati?

Charvaka was a disciple of Brihaspati, the guru of the Asuras. Birhaspatu founded the school of materialism so that he could lead the Asuras on to its ruinous path. Brihaspati named this school of philosophy after his disciple.

Who is the father of Brihaspati?

Angiras

How did Shukracharya lost his eye?

The guru of the daityas came out in a huff,blinded in one eye. Raja Bali completed the ritual and Narayan took, in donation, what all the daitya King had got. Shukracharya was the first to know that Vaman was Narayan Himself, come to dislodge Raja Bali from power.

Is Brihaspati Lord Vishnu?

Lord Vishnu who is also known as the preserver of the universe and Brihaspati is represented by the planet Jupiter of the solar system. It is also known as guru. Hence, Brihaspativar is also known as Guruvar. The gem associated with the planet Jupiter is yellow sapphire.

Who was Guru Shukracharya?

Guru Shukracharya, was the son of Bhrigu Rishi and Ushana, the daughter of Hiranyakashyap. Guru Shukracharya was the preceptor of the Asuras (the demons). Shukracharya had been to Maharshi Angarishi for education but dropped out upon seeing his excessive favoritism towards his son Brihaspati.

Who are the Gurus of Brihaspati and Shukra?

So, for those particular initiations, Maricha and Bhrigu were the Gurus of Brihaspati and Shukra respectively. And, there can be many more such Gurus for both of them. (BTW I’m not sure who is Maricha here.

What is the difference between sage Brihaspati and sage Shukracharya?

Shukracharya is the guru of demons. Sage Brihaspati is the guru of deities. What is the difference between these two gurus. A guru of devils does not turn into a devil itself. Similarly, a guru of deities does not turn into a deity King or deity himself and enjoy the powers bestowed in them.

Why did Shukracharya help Hiranyakashyap?

Shukracharya, who was against Vishnu, helped Hiranyakashyap during this shameful act. Devi Ganga resisted Shukracharya from indulging himself during this sinful act but Shukracharya didn’t desist from his support of the demons.

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