The teacher of the gods.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Valmiki Ramayana, with other tellings (Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas), Regional and folk traditions) noted where relevant.
Brihaspati is the guru of the gods. In the Ramayana he is the father of the Vanara chief Kesari, and in tradition of the sage Bharadwaja.
Kesari, the father of Hanuman, is described as Brihaspati's son. Brihaspati is also traditionally regarded as the father of Bharadwaja.
This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.