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Manvantara or Manuvantara ,[1] or age of aManu,[2] the Hindu progenitor of humanity, is an astronomical period of time measurement. Manvantara is a Sanskrit sandhi, a combination of words manu and antara, manu-antara or manvantara, literally meaning the duration of a Manu, or his life span.[3] Each Manvantara is created and ruled by a specific Manu, who in turn is created by Brahma, the Creator himself. Manu creates the world, and all its species during that period of time, each Manvantara lasts the lifetime of a Manu, upon whose death, Brahma creates another Manu to continue the cycle of Creation or Shristi, Vishnuon his part takes a new Avatar, and also a newIndra and Saptarishis are appointed. Eventually it takes 14 Manus and their respective Manvantaras to create a Kalpa, Aeon, or a Day ofBrahma, according to the Hindu Time Cycles and also the Vedic timeline. Thereafter, at the end of each Kalpa, there is a period - same as Kalpa - of dissolution or Pralaya,[4] wherein the world (earth and all life forms, but not the entire universe itself) is destroyed and lies in a state of rest, which is called the, Night of Brahma. After that the creator, Brahma starts his cycle of creation all over again, in an endless cycle of creation followed by Destruction for which Shiva, Hindu God of destruction, and also renewal, is invoked towards the end of each such cycle.[5]
Contents [hide] 1 Duration of a Manvantara 1.1 Sub-divisions 1.2 Comparison to the Age of the Universe from Modern Astronomy 2 Manus of the veta Vrha Kalpa 2.1 First Manvantara - the interval of Swayambhu Manu 2.2 Second Manvantara - the interval of Swarochisha Manu 2.3 Third Manvantara - the interval of Auttami Manu 2.4 Fourth Manvantara - the interval of Tamasa Manu 2.5 Fifth Manvantara - the interval of Raivata Manu 2.6 Sixth Manvantara - the interval of Chakshusha Manu 2.7 The present, seventh Manvantara - the interval of Vaivasvata Manu 2.8 Eighth (Future) - Savarni Manu 2.9 Ninth - Daksa Savarni Manu 2.10 Tenth - Brahma Savarni Manu 2.11 Eleventh - Dharma Savarni Manu 2.12 Twelfth - Rudra Savarni Manu 2.13 Thirteenth - Raucya or Deva Savarni Manu 2.14 Fourteenth - Indra Savarni Manu 3 See also 4 References 5 External links

Duration of a Manvantara

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The actual duration of a Manavantara, according to the Vishnu Purana is seventy one times the number of years contained in the four Yugas, with some additional years, adding up to 852,000 divine years, or 306,720,000 human years [6] Vishnu Purana, translated by Horace Hayman Wilson, 1840, Book I: Chapter III. p. 26-28. Seven Rishis, certain (secondary) divinities, Indra, Manu, the king and his sons, are created and perish in one interval, and the interval, called a Manwantara , is equal to seventy-one times the number of years contained in the four Yugas, with some additional years: this is the duration of the Manu, the (attendant) divinities, and the rest, which is equal to
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852,000 divine years, or to 306,720,000 years of mortals, independent of the additional period. Fourteen times this period constitutes a Brhma day, that is, a day of Brahm; the term (Brhma) being the derivative form. The Brahma life span is 100 Brahma varshas. The following table will illustrate clearly the link to our years and Brahma years.

Sub-divisions

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1 human year (in Hindu calendar) = 1 Deva Ahoratra for God (1 day and 1 night) 360 Deva Ahoratras = 1 Deva Vatsara 12,000 Deva Vatsara = 1 Chaturyuga (12,000 Deva Vatsaras are defined as, 4,800 Deva Vatsaras of Krita yuga, 3,600 Deva Vatsaras ofTreta Yuga, 2,400 Deva Vatsaras of Dvapara Yugaand 1,200 Deva Vatsaras of Kali Yuga which is 12,000 * 360 = 4,320,000 human years) 71 Chaturyugas = 1 Manvantaram (1 life span of Manu) 14 Manvantaras = 1 kalpa (1 day of Brahma) 2 Kalpas = 1 day + 1 Brahma ratra 360 days of Brahma = 1 Brahma varsha
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Comparison to the Age of the Universe from Modern Astronomy [edit]

Modern scientific astronomy estimates the Age of the Universe as around 13 Billion years (13 * 109 years). Conversion of 1 day of Brahma into human years yields 8.58816 * 109 years (derived as 2 kalpas * 14 Manvantaras * 71 Chaturyugas * 12,000 Deva vatsaras * 360 human years).
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Manus of the veta Vrha Kalpa

Manvantara 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 Svayambhuva Manu Svarocisha Manu Uttama Manu Tamasa Manu Raivata Manu Cakshusha Manu Vaivasvata Manu (current) Savarni Manu Daksha-savarni Manu Brahma-savarni Manu Dharma-savarni Manu Rudra-savarni Manu Deva-savarni Manu

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First Manvantara - the interval of Swayambhu Manu

Saptarshis ( ): Marichi, Atri, Angiras, Pulaha, Kratu, Pulastya, and Vashishtha.[2][9]svayambhuvein the Svayambhuva-manvantara; yajnathe avatara named Yajna: In theSvayambhuva-manvantara, the Avatar is named Yajna. The first Manu was Svayambhuva Manu. His two daughters, namely Akuti and Devahuti, gave birth to two sons, named Yajna and Kapila respectively. 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 and asuras attacked them, but Yajna, accompanied by his sons the Yamas and the demigods, killed them. Then Yajna personally took the post of Indra, the King of the heavenly planets.

Second Manvantara - the interval of Swarochisha Manu

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Urja, Stambha, Praa, Dattoli, Rishabha, Nischara, and Arvarvat. In the Svarocisha-manvantara, avatara is named Vibhu. The second Manu, whose name was Svarocisha, was the son of Agni, and His sons were headed by Dyumat, Sushena and Rocishmat. In the age of this Manu, Rocana became Indra, the ruler of the heavenly planets, and there were many demigods, headed by Tushita. There were also many saintly persons, such as Urja and Stambha. Among them was Vedasira, whose wife, Tushita, gave birth to Vibhu. Vibhu instructed eighty-eight thousand dridha-vratas, or saintly persons, on self-control and austerity.

Third Manvantara - the interval of Auttami Manu

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Sons of Vashista: Kaukundihi, Kurundi, Dalaya, ankha, Pravhita, Mita, and Sammita. In the Auttama-manvantara, He (avatara) is named 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 Lord appeared as Satyasena, and He killed all the Yakshas and Rakshasas who were fighting with Satyajit.

Fourth Manvantara - the interval of Tamasa Manu

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Jyotirdhama, Prithu, Kavya, Chaitra, Agni, Vanaka, and Pivara. In the Tamasa-manvantara, He (Vishnu) is named Hari. 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 by his wife Harini. Hari saved the devotee Gajendra. This incident known as gajendra-mokshana.

Fifth Manvantara - the interval of Raivata Manu

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Hirannyaroma, Vedasr, Urddhabahu, Vedabahu, Sudhaman, Parjanya, and Mahmuni. In theRaivata-manvantara, the avatara is named Vaikuntha. 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.
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Sixth Manvantara - the interval of Chakshusha Manu

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Sumedhas, Virajas, Havishmat, Uttama, Madhu, Abhinman, and Sahishnnu. In the Chakshusha-manvantara, avatara is named 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 present, seventh Manvantara - the interval of Vaivasvata Manu

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Kashyapa, Atri, Vashista, Vishvamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, Bharadvaja.[9] In the Vaivasvata-manvantara, He (Avatara) is named Vamana The seventh Manu, who is the son of Vivasvan, is known as Sraddhadeva. He has ten sons, named Iksvaku, Nabhaga, Dhrsta, Saryati, Narisyanta, Nabhaga, 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 Kashyap, Atri, Vashista, Vishwamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni and Bharadwaj. During this period of Manu, Vishnu appears from the womb of Aditi in his incarnation as the son of Kashyap.

Eighth (Future) - Savarni Manu

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Diptimat, Galava, Rama, Kripa, Drauni, Vyasa, and Rishyasringa. Text came from .... Chapter II In the Savarnya-manvantara, He (avatara) is namedSarvabhauma.

In the period of the eighth Manu, the Manu is Savarni. His sons are headed by Nirmoka, and among the demigods are the Sutapas. Bali, the son of Virochana, is Indra, and Galava and Parasurama are among the seven sages. In this age of Manu, the incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead appears as Sarvabhauma, the son of Devaguhya and Sarasvati.

Ninth - Daksa Savarni Manu

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Savana, Dyutimat, Bhavya, Vasu, Medhatithi, Jyotishmn, and Satya. In the Daksha-savarnya-manvantara, He (avatara) is named Rishabha. In the period of the ninth Manu, the 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. In this period of Manu, the incarnation Rishabha is born of Ayushman and Ambudhara.

Tenth - Brahma Savarni Manu

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Havishmn, Sukriti, Satya, Apmmrtti, Nbhga, Apratimaujas, and Satyaket. In the Brahma-savarnya-manvantara, the avatara is named 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. The incarnation in this period of Manu is Vishvaksena, who is a friend of Sambhu and who is born from the womb of Vishuci in the house of a brahmana named Visvasrashta.

Eleventh - Dharma Savarni Manu

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Nichara, Agnitejas, Vapushmn, Vishu, runi, Havishmn, and Anagha. In the Dharma-savarnya, He (avatara) is named Dharmasetu. In the period of the eleventh Manu, the Manu is Dharma-savarni, who has ten sons, headed by Satyadharma. Among
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the demigods are the Vihangamas, Indra is known as Vaidhrita, and the seven sages are Aruna and others. In this manvantara, the incarnation is Dharmasetu, who is born of Vaidhrita and Aryaka.

Twelfth - Rudra Savarni Manu

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Tapasw, Sutapas, Tapomrtti, Taporati, Tapodhriti, Tapodyuti, and Tapodhan. In the Rudra-savarnya He (avatara) is named 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. The incarnation in this manvantara is Sudhama, or Svadhama, who is born from the womb of Sunrita. His father's name is Satyasaha.

Thirteenth - Raucya or Deva Savarni Manu

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Nirmoha, Tatwadersn, Nishprakampa, Nirutsuka, Dhritimat, Avyaya, and Sutapas. In the Deva-savarnya, He (avatara) is named Yogesvara. 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. The manvantara-avatara is Yogeshwara, who is born of Devahotra and Brihati.

Fourteenth - Indra Savarni Manu

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Agnibhu, uchi, hukra, Magadh, Gridhra, Yukta, and Ajita. In the Indra-savarnya-manvantara, the avatara is named 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. The incarnation of this manvantara is known as Brihadbhanu. He is born of Satrayana from the womb of Vitana.

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