First Manvantara – the
interval of Swayambhu Manu:-
In
this Manvantara, the Saptarshis were Marichi, Atri, Angiras, Pulaha, Kratu, Pulastya,
and Vashishtha. In Svayambhuva-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar was
called Yajna.
The
first Manu was Svayambhuva Manu. He had three daughters, namely Akuti, Devahuti
and Prasuti. Devahuti was given in marriage to sage Kardama and she
gave birth to nine daughters, and a single son named Kapila. Prasuti gave
birth to Yajna and Akuti gave birth to one son and one daughter. Both
Kapila and Yajna, who were sons of Devahuti and Prasuti respectively, were
incarnations of Vishnu. Svayambhuva Manu, along with his wife, Satarupa, went
into the forest to practice austerities on the bank of the River Sunanda. At
some point in time, Rakshasas attacked them, but Yajna, accompanied by his
sons, the demigods, swiftly killed them. Then Yajna personally took the post of
Indra, the King of the heavenly planets.
Second Manvantara – the
interval of Swarochisha Manu:-
The
Saptarshis were Urjastambha, Agni, Prana, Danti, Rishabha, Nischara, and
Charvarivan. In Svarocisha-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar was called Vibhu.
The
second Manu, whose name was Svarocisha, was the son of Agni, and His sons were
headed by Dyumat, Sushena and Rochishmat. In the age of this Manu, Rochana
became Indra, the ruler of the heavenly planets, and there were many demigods,
headed by Tushita. There were also many saintly persons, such as Urjastambha.
Among them was Vedasira, whose wife, Tushita, gave birth to Vibhu. Vibhu was
the incarnation of Vishnu for this Manvantara. He remained a Brahmachari
all his life and never married. He instructed eighty-eight thousand
dridha-vratas, or saintly persons, on sense-control and austerity.
Third Manvantara – the
interval of Uttama Manu:-
The
Saptarshis for this Manvantara were Kaukundihi, Kurundi, Dalaya, Sankha,
Pravahita, Mita, and Sammita. In Uttama-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar was
called Satyasena.
Uttama,
the son of Priyavrata, was the third Manu. Among his sons were Pavana, Srinjaya
and Yajnahotra. During the reign of this Manu, the sons of Vashista, headed by
Pramada, became the seven saintly persons. The Satyas, Devasrutas and Bhadras
became the demigods, and Satyajit became Indra. From the womb of Sunrita, the
wife of Dharma, the Supreme Lord Narayana appeared as Satyasena, and killed all
the evil Rakshasas who created havoc in all the worlds, along with Satyajit,
who was Indra at that time.
Fourth Manvantara – the
interval of Tapasa/Tamasa Manu:-
Saptarshis
list: Jyotirdhama, Prithu, Kavya, Chaitra, Agni, Vanaka, and Pivara. In
Tapasa-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar was called Hari.
Tapasa/Tamasa,
the brother of the third Manu, was the fourth Manu, and he had ten sons,
including Prithu, Khyati, Nara and Ketu. During his reign, the Satyakas, Haris,
Viras and others were demigods, the seven great saints were headed by
Jyotirdhama, and Trisikha became Indra. Harimedha begot a son named Hari, who
was the incarnation of Vishnu for this Manvantara, by his wife Harini. Hari was
born to liberate the devotee Gajendra.
Fifth Manvantara – the
interval of Raivata Manu:-
Saptarshis
list: Hirannyaroma, Vedasrí, Urddhabahu, Vedabahu, Sudhaman, Parjanya, and
Mahámuni. In Raivata-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar was called Vaikuntha, not
to be confused with Vishnu’s divine realm, of the same name.
Vaikuntha
came as Raivata Manu, the twin brother of Tamasa. His sons were headed by
Arjuna, Bali and Vindhya. Among the demigods were the Bhutarayas, and among the
seven brahmanas who occupied the seven planets were Hiranyaroma, Vedasira and
Urdhvabahu.
Sixth Manvantara – the
interval of Chakshusha Manu:-
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Saptarshis
list: Sumedhas, Virajas, Havishmat, Uttama, Madhu, Abhináman, and Sahishnnu. In
Chakshusha-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar was called Ajita.
Ajita
came as Chakshsusa Manu, the son of the demigod Chakshu. He had many sons,
headed by Puru, Purusa and Sudyumna. During the reign of Chakshusa Manu, the
King of heaven was known as Mantradruma. Among the demigods were the Apyas, and
among the great sages were Havisman and Viraka.
The current, Seventh
Manvantara – the interval of Vaivasvata Manu:-
Saptarshis
list: Kashyapa, Atri, Vashistha, Angira, Gautama, Agastya, Bharadvaja.
During Vaivasvata-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar is called Vamana.
The
seventh Manu, who is the son of Vivasvan, is known as Sraddhadeva(or satyavrata
) or Vaivasvat(son of Vivasvan). He has ten sons, named Ikshvaku, Nabhaga,
Dhrsta, Saryati, Narisyanta, Dista, Tarusa, Prsadhra and Vasuman. In this
manvantara, or reign of Manu, among the demigods are the Adityas, Vasus,
Rudras, Visvedevas, Maruts, Asvini-kumaras and Rbhus. The king of heaven,
Indra, is known as Purandara, and the seven sages are known as Kashyapa,
Atri, Vashista, Angira, Gautama, Agastya and Bharadwaja. During this period of
Manu, Lord Vishnu took birth from the womb of Aditi, the wife of Kashyapa.
Eighth Manvantara
– Savarni Manu:-
Saptarishis
list: Diptimat, Galaya, parasurama, Kripa, Drauni or Ashwatthama, Vyasa,
and Rishyasringa. In Savarnya-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar will
be called Sarvabhauma.
In
the period of the eighth Manu, the Manu is Surya Savarnika Manu. His sons
are headed by Nirmoka, and among the demigods are the Ssutapas. Bali,
the son of Virochana, is Indra, and Galava and Parasurama are among
the seven sages. In the age of this Manu, Lord Vishnu's avatar will be called
Sarvabhauma, the son of Devaguhya and Saraswati.
Ninth – Daksa Savarni
Manu:-
Saptarshis
list: Savana, Dyutimat, Bhavya, Vasu, Medhatithi, Jyotishmán, and Satya. In
Daksha-savarnya-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar will be called Rishabha.
The
ninth Manu is Daksha-savarni. His sons are headed by Bhutaketu, and among the
demigods are the Maricigarbhas. Adbhuta is Indra, and among the seven sages is
Dyutiman. Rishabha would be born of Ayushman and Ambudhara.
Tenth – Brahma Savarni
Manu:-
Saptarshis
list: Havishmán, Sukriti, Satya, Apámmúrtti, Nábhága, Apratimaujas, and
Satyaket. In Brahma-savarnya-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar will be called
Vishvaksena.
In
the period of the tenth Manu, the Manu is Brahma-savarni. Among his sons is
Bhurishena, and the seven sages are Havishman and others. Among the demigods
are the Suvasanas, and Sambhu is Indra. Vishvaksena would be a friend of Sambhu
and will be born from the womb of Vishuci in the house of a brahmana named
Visvasrashta.
Eleventh – Dharma
Savarni Manu:-
Saptarshis
list: Niśchara, Agnitejas, Vapushmán, Vishńu, Áruni, Havishmán, and Anagha. In
Dharma-savarnya-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar will be called Dharmasetu.
In
the period of the eleventh Manu, the Manu is Dharma-savarni, who has ten sons,
headed by Satyadharma. Among the demigods are the Vihangamas, Indra is known as
Vaidhrita, and the seven sages are Aruna and others. Dharmasetu will be born of
Vaidhrita and Aryaka.
Twelfth – Rudra Savarni
Manu:-
Saptarshis
list: Tapaswí, Sutapas, Tapomúrtti, Taporati, Tapodhriti, Tapodyuti, and
Tapodhan. In Rudra-savarnya-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar will be called
Sudhama.
In
the period of the twelfth Manu, the Manu is Rudra-savarni, whose sons are
headed by Devavan. The demigods are the Haritas and others, Indra is Ritadhama,
and the seven sages are Tapomurti and others. Sudhama, or Svadhama, who will be
born from the womb of Sunrita, wife of a Satyasaha.
Thirteenth – Raucya or
Deva Savarni Manu:-
Saptarshis
list: Nirmoha, Tatwadersín, Nishprakampa, Nirutsuka, Dhritimat, Avyaya, and
Sutapas. In Deva-savarnya-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar will be called
Yogeshwara.
In
the period of the thirteenth Manu, the Manu is Deva-savarni. Among his sons is
Chitrasena, the demigods are the Sukarmas and others, Indra is Divaspati, and
Nirmoka is among the sages. Yogeshwara will be born of Devahotra and Brihati.
Fourteenth – Indra
Savarni Manu:-
Saptarshis
list: Agnibáhu, Śuchi, Śhukra, Magadhá, Gridhra, Yukta, and Ajita. In
Indra-savarnya-manvantara, Lord Vishnu's avatar will be called Brihadbhanu.
In
the period of the fourteenth Manu, the Manu is Indra-savarni. Among his sons
are Uru and Gambhira, the demigods are the Pavitras and others, Indra is Suci,
and among the sages are Agni and Bahu. Brihadbhanu will be born of Satrayana
from the womb of Vitana.
Almost
all literature refers to the first 9 Manus with the same names but there is a
lot of disagreement on names after that, although all of them agree with a
total of 14.
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