The Bhrigu Saral Paddhati is believed to have been composed by sage Bhrigu during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500 BCE. The text is considered one of the oldest and most authoritative works on Vedic astrology, and its teachings have been widely accepted and followed by astrologers for centuries. The name "Saral Paddhati" translates to "simple method" or "easy path," indicating that the text provides a straightforward and accessible approach to understanding astrology.