Parashara
Pre-classical Vedic seer renowned as the father of Indian astrology and agriculture.
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Summary
Parashara was born on 1500 BC[1] in India[2]. He has worked as a philosopher[3]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,713 views/month, #6,934 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Śakti Maharṣi[5]
- Child: Vyāsa[6]
- Native language: Sanskrit[7]
- Notable work: Bṛhat Parāśara Horāśāstra[8]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Genre: Hindu astrology[11]
- Main subject: Vedic astrology[12]
- Relative: Vasiṣṭha[13]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14]
- Name in native language: महर्षि पराशरः[15]
- Name: Maharishi Parashara[16]
Why It Matters
Parashara has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]
FAQs
Where was Parashara born?
Parashara was born in India[2].
Who were Parashara's parents?
Parashara's father was Śakti Maharṣi[5].
What did Parashara do for work?
Parashara worked as a philosopher[3].