Brihaspati Guru Of Godsdevas
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Now, who is Brihaspati and what are his contribution to this universe?
Bhaspati (Sanskrit:, "lord of prayer or devotion",often written as Brihaspati or Bruhaspati) also known as Deva-guru (guru of the gods), is a Hindu god and a Vedic deity. He is considered the personification of piety and religion, and the chief 'offerer of prayers and sacrifices to the gods' (Sanskrit: Purohita), with whom he intercedes on behalf of humankind. [Source: wiki]
He is the guru of the Devas (gods) and the arch-nemesis of Shukracharya, the guru of the Danavas (demons). He is also known as Ganapati (leader of the group [of planets]), and Guru (teacher), the god of wisdom and eloquence, to whom various works are ascribed, such as the Barhaspatya sutras. He is described as of yellow or golden color and holding the following divine attributes: a stick, a lotus and beads. He presides over 'Guru-var' or Thursday;[Thursday is named after Thor much later]
Bhaspati is the son of Rishi Angiras (according to the Rig Veda 4.40.1) and Surupa according to the Shiva Purana. He has two brothers named Utathya and Samvartana, and has three wives. His first wife, Shuba, gave birth to Bhanumati, Raaka, Archishmati, Mahamati, Mahishmati, Sinivali, and Havishmati, his seven daughters. His second wife, Tara, gave birth to seven sons and a daughter. Through Bahspati's third wife, Mamata, he had two sons, Kacha and Bharadwaja.
Bhaspati attained the position of preceptor of the Devas by performing penances on the banks of Prabhas Tirtha. Lord Shiva granted him this position, as well as his position as one of the Navagrahas (Nine Planets).
There is a wide debate whether Kacha was Bhaspati's offspring or his brother. But the Mahabharata states that Kacha was his brother. All Brahmins belonging to the Bharadwaja Gotra are believed to be his descendants.
The Rig Veda ( 4:40:1 ) mentions Brihaspati in 5000 BC, at least 3000 years. Also; Brihaspati (Sanskrit:, bhaspati) is the "spati" of the "briha" or "Spirit of the Vast" which alludes to his ever-expansive nature, and his unending inspiration and optimism. As the Guru of the Gods, he teaches the religion, philosophy and morals of cohesion and unity. Brihaspati is the preceptor of God made law and man made law. The Gods seek council from him when forces of division usurp their domain. He is also a family man who bestows blessings of wealth and fecundity to those who are loved by him. Of all the planets, Jupiter is considered to be the most benefic and gentile.
