Articles related to "Manu"
The New Goddesses of Justice
Here is a brief and racy interview with the recently appointed Chief Justice of Madras High Court. She is smart, sassy and knows her place among the powdered wigs of the profession.
• justice • law • lawyers • women lawyers • indian law
Here is a brief and racy interview with the recently appointed Chief Justice of Madras High Court. She is smart, sassy and knows her place among the powdered wigs of the profession.
• justice • law • lawyers • women lawyers • indian law
Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa
Brahma created Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa as the first man and woman. One of their daughters, Devahuti, was married to sage Kardam as ordained by Vishnu.
• brahma • swayambhav manu • shatrupa • akuti • devahuti
Brahma created Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa as the first man and woman. One of their daughters, Devahuti, was married to sage Kardam as ordained by Vishnu.
• brahma • swayambhav manu • shatrupa • akuti • devahuti
Manu's Descendents
Manu and Ananti had five children. His son Uttanpada carried on the lineage. Daksha was one of his descendents. Daksha's daughter married various sages and populated the world. The most important were Aditi and Diti who were the mothers of the demi-Gods and demons respectively.
• brahma • shatrupa • saraswati • manu • manav
Manu and Ananti had five children. His son Uttanpada carried on the lineage. Daksha was one of his descendents. Daksha's daughter married various sages and populated the world. The most important were Aditi and Diti who were the mothers of the demi-Gods and demons respectively.
• brahma • shatrupa • saraswati • manu • manav
The Laws of Manu
Manu, the ancient Indian king rivaled Nebuchadnezzar in laying down the law of the land. Here are some of his laws more relevant to the women of his society.
• law • justice • legal • india law • ipc
Manu, the ancient Indian king rivaled Nebuchadnezzar in laying down the law of the land. Here are some of his laws more relevant to the women of his society.
• law • justice • legal • india law • ipc
Creation
The creation of the universe is an essential and interesting part of every mythology. This article describes how Brahma, the supreme god of creation, forms the universe and the first man, Manu.
• creation • universe • brahma • vishnu • matsya purana
The creation of the universe is an essential and interesting part of every mythology. This article describes how Brahma, the supreme god of creation, forms the universe and the first man, Manu.
• creation • universe • brahma • vishnu • matsya purana
Sukanya
Sukanya, a beautiful and young princess, is forced to married an aged sage. One day as she is bathing in a lake a pair of twins approach her and make a proposal that could change her life.
• vaivasvata manu • sun god • solar dynasty • sharyati • sukanya
Sukanya, a beautiful and young princess, is forced to married an aged sage. One day as she is bathing in a lake a pair of twins approach her and make a proposal that could change her life.
• vaivasvata manu • sun god • solar dynasty • sharyati • sukanya
More on the Manvantaras
The amazing stories of the births of Raivata, the fifth Manu, Chakshusha, the sixth Manu, and Bhoutya, the fourteenth Manu.
• manus • markandeya purana • manu • manvantara • raivata
The amazing stories of the births of Raivata, the fifth Manu, Chakshusha, the sixth Manu, and Bhoutya, the fourteenth Manu.
• manus • markandeya purana • manu • manvantara • raivata
Prithu Milks the Earth
Vena's evil rule had led to scarcity and hunger. The Earth advises Prithu how to set things right and an era of prosperity is ushered.
• vena • prithu • vishnu • earth • swayambhav manu
Vena's evil rule had led to scarcity and hunger. The Earth advises Prithu how to set things right and an era of prosperity is ushered.
• vena • prithu • vishnu • earth • swayambhav manu
The Markandeya Purana
This shortest of the Puranas is a question answer session in which four learned birds resolve the doubts arising in sage Jaimini's mind.
• markandeya • purana • jaimini • manvantaras • mahayuga
This shortest of the Puranas is a question answer session in which four learned birds resolve the doubts arising in sage Jaimini's mind.
• markandeya • purana • jaimini • manvantaras • mahayuga
The Origin of the Solar Dynasty
Surya the Sun God was married to Samjna. After giving him three children she left him because she could not bear his radiance. She left her shadow Chhaya behind so that no one would no the difference. But, when Chhaya began to mete out step-motherly treatment to Samjna's children, the truth became known.
• kashyap • aditi • surya • samjna • rajni
Surya the Sun God was married to Samjna. After giving him three children she left him because she could not bear his radiance. She left her shadow Chhaya behind so that no one would no the difference. But, when Chhaya began to mete out step-motherly treatment to Samjna's children, the truth became known.
• kashyap • aditi • surya • samjna • rajni
'07 San Antonio Spurs Preview
2007 San Antonio Spurs NBA Season Preview
• 2007 san antonio spurs season preview • 2007 nba preview • san antonio spurs 2007 nba finals • tim duncan star • tony parker fantasy stock
2007 San Antonio Spurs NBA Season Preview
• 2007 san antonio spurs season preview • 2007 nba preview • san antonio spurs 2007 nba finals • tim duncan star • tony parker fantasy stock
Priyavrata’s Dilemma
Priyavrata wanted to spend his life in worship. Manu wanted him to become king. Brahma then explained the concept of Varnashram to the reluctant prince.
• swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • narada • brahma
Priyavrata wanted to spend his life in worship. Manu wanted him to become king. Brahma then explained the concept of Varnashram to the reluctant prince.
• swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • narada • brahma
2005 NBA Finals Preview: San Antonio versus Detroit
The NBA Finals are here at last and the two combatants are no surprise to Basketball Spotlight readers. Will the Detroit Pistons match the "Bad Boys" by repeating as champions or will San Antonio Spurs' star Tim "Big Fundamental" Duncan tie Shaq "Diesel" O'Neal by winning his third championship?
• san antonio • detroit • nba finals • tim duncan • rip hamiltion
The NBA Finals are here at last and the two combatants are no surprise to Basketball Spotlight readers. Will the Detroit Pistons match the "Bad Boys" by repeating as champions or will San Antonio Spurs' star Tim "Big Fundamental" Duncan tie Shaq "Diesel" O'Neal by winning his third championship?
• san antonio • detroit • nba finals • tim duncan • rip hamiltion
Dhruv
Dhruv was a descendent of Manu, who was hurt by the words of his step-mother. As a result he undertook a severe penance and experienced the Almighty at the tender age of five. After his death he was given the exalted position of the pole star.
• vishnu purana • uttanapada • manu • suniti • suruchi
Dhruv was a descendent of Manu, who was hurt by the words of his step-mother. As a result he undertook a severe penance and experienced the Almighty at the tender age of five. After his death he was given the exalted position of the pole star.
• vishnu purana • uttanapada • manu • suniti • suruchi
Matsya Avatar - The Fish Incarnation
The Fish Incarnation is the first incarnation of Vishnu in which he retrieves the Vedas from the demon Hayagriva and also saves the pious king Satyavrata from the deluge so that life and religion can be preserved for the next cycle.
• matsya avatar • fish incarnation • vishnu • manu • satyavrata
The Fish Incarnation is the first incarnation of Vishnu in which he retrieves the Vedas from the demon Hayagriva and also saves the pious king Satyavrata from the deluge so that life and religion can be preserved for the next cycle.
• matsya avatar • fish incarnation • vishnu • manu • satyavrata
Shantanu and Ganga
Shantanu, King of Hastinapur, marries the river Ganga. Then begins a sordid tale of Ganga drowning each of her sons as soon as they are born. Why she did this and how did the tale end are the contents of this article.
• mahabharata • shantanu • hastinapur • ganga • vasus
Shantanu, King of Hastinapur, marries the river Ganga. Then begins a sordid tale of Ganga drowning each of her sons as soon as they are born. Why she did this and how did the tale end are the contents of this article.
• mahabharata • shantanu • hastinapur • ganga • vasus
The Roman Influence on the Medieval Family
The Roman family structure set the groundwork for many Medieval family customs including divorce, marriage, dowery and more. This article explores these topics as well as the rediscovery of a series of Historical Novels on the fall of the Roman Republic.
• roman • family • european family • marriage • dowery
The Roman family structure set the groundwork for many Medieval family customs including divorce, marriage, dowery and more. This article explores these topics as well as the rediscovery of a series of Historical Novels on the fall of the Roman Republic.
• roman • family • european family • marriage • dowery
David Martin - Debut Album Review
Mixed by much-respected Jeff Juliano, North Dakota singer-songwriter David Martin impresses with self-produced debut 'Something In Your Eyes' on Astonish Entertainment
• david martin • something in your eyes • astonish entertainment • jeff juliano • manu katche
Mixed by much-respected Jeff Juliano, North Dakota singer-songwriter David Martin impresses with self-produced debut 'Something In Your Eyes' on Astonish Entertainment
• david martin • something in your eyes • astonish entertainment • jeff juliano • manu katche
Peruvian Amazon Ecolodges
Peru's large tract of the Amazon is one of the most unspoiled in South America and a number of wonderful Eco Lodges can be found throughout the regions.
• amazon lodges • peruvian ecolodges • peru hotels • iquitos • jungle tours
Peru's large tract of the Amazon is one of the most unspoiled in South America and a number of wonderful Eco Lodges can be found throughout the regions.
• amazon lodges • peruvian ecolodges • peru hotels • iquitos • jungle tours
Suspensions Marr Suns-Spurs Series
The NBA handed out mandatory suspensions on Tuesday after Robert Horry's cross-checking of Steve Nash in the waning seconds of Monday's game four. But was it fair?
• nba • suspensions • robert horry • amare stoudemire • basketball
The NBA handed out mandatory suspensions on Tuesday after Robert Horry's cross-checking of Steve Nash in the waning seconds of Monday's game four. But was it fair?
• nba • suspensions • robert horry • amare stoudemire • basketball
The Ascension of Dhruv
After a long life in which the only blot was a war with the Yakshas, Dhruv ascends to heaven and becomes the Pole Star.
• dhruv • bhrami • prajapati sisumara • kalpa • vatsara
After a long life in which the only blot was a war with the Yakshas, Dhruv ascends to heaven and becomes the Pole Star.
• dhruv • bhrami • prajapati sisumara • kalpa • vatsara
The Penance of Dhruv
Slighted by his stepmother, Dhruv undertakes severe penance and is blessed by Vishnu to occupy the position of the Pole Star.
• swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • suniti • suruchi
Slighted by his stepmother, Dhruv undertakes severe penance and is blessed by Vishnu to occupy the position of the Pole Star.
• swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • suniti • suruchi
Vena, the Evil Descendent of Dhruv
The evil Vena was made king in the hope that he would reform. But when that did not happen he was killed and the next king extracted from his dead body.
• dhruv • vatsara • vadrikashram • utkala • vena
The evil Vena was made king in the hope that he would reform. But when that did not happen he was killed and the next king extracted from his dead body.
• dhruv • vatsara • vadrikashram • utkala • vena
Brand New Album
Sting outdoes himself in <i>Brand New Day,</i> the album, infusing each of these love songs with sounds and singers that may just revolutionize what Americans, at least, hear on mainstream radio. <i>Brand New Day</i> is a must-buy!
• sting • vinnie colaiuta • james taylor • chris botti • kipper
Sting outdoes himself in <i>Brand New Day,</i> the album, infusing each of these love songs with sounds and singers that may just revolutionize what Americans, at least, hear on mainstream radio. <i>Brand New Day</i> is a must-buy!
• sting • vinnie colaiuta • james taylor • chris botti • kipper
LIVE at the Beacon Theater
Join the author as one of thousands who enjoyed Sting's opening night in New York City at Broadway's Beacon Theater: November 16, 1999.
• sting • brand new day • brand new day tour • sting tour • miles copeland
Join the author as one of thousands who enjoyed Sting's opening night in New York City at Broadway's Beacon Theater: November 16, 1999.
• sting • brand new day • brand new day tour • sting tour • miles copeland
The Lunar Dynasty
Brahma had produced seven sons using his mental powers. These were great sages. Atri was one of them. He married Anasuya, who conceived a son named Som. Som means moon in Hindi and the lunar dynasty is named after this son of sage Atri. Pururava was the founder of this dynasty. The heroes of the Mahabharata war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas were also from this lineage.
• brahma • atri • anasuya • som • brihaspati
Brahma had produced seven sons using his mental powers. These were great sages. Atri was one of them. He married Anasuya, who conceived a son named Som. Som means moon in Hindi and the lunar dynasty is named after this son of sage Atri. Pururava was the founder of this dynasty. The heroes of the Mahabharata war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas were also from this lineage.
• brahma • atri • anasuya • som • brihaspati
The Ten Incarntions
The ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu refer to his appearances on earth as some living creature in order to destroy evil and establish righteousness. As a side issue they reflect the theory of evolution.
• vishnu • incarnations • bagwad gita • arjuna • krishna
The ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu refer to his appearances on earth as some living creature in order to destroy evil and establish righteousness. As a side issue they reflect the theory of evolution.
• vishnu • incarnations • bagwad gita • arjuna • krishna
2007 NBA Awards Predictions
Several players will compete for the NBA Most Improved Player award, while other awards seem to have more obvious winners.
• nba mvp • most valuable player • nba most improved player • nba rookie of the year • nba defensive player of the year
Several players will compete for the NBA Most Improved Player award, while other awards seem to have more obvious winners.
• nba mvp • most valuable player • nba most improved player • nba rookie of the year • nba defensive player of the year
2007 NBA Conference Finals Preview
The 2007 NBA title is down to just four teams. Here's a breakdown of what each team has to do to win it all.
• western conference finals • eastern conference finals • cleveland cavs vs detroit pistons • san antonio spurs vs utah jazz • tim duncan
The 2007 NBA title is down to just four teams. Here's a breakdown of what each team has to do to win it all.
• western conference finals • eastern conference finals • cleveland cavs vs detroit pistons • san antonio spurs vs utah jazz • tim duncan
2007 NBA Top Five Back Courts
As important as post players are in the NBA, there are many successful teams that rely on the strength of its starting perimeter players.
• 2007 nba top five back courts • basketball's best guards • guard combos • nba best backcourts • jason kidd and vince carter
As important as post players are in the NBA, there are many successful teams that rely on the strength of its starting perimeter players.
• 2007 nba top five back courts • basketball's best guards • guard combos • nba best backcourts • jason kidd and vince carter
2008 NBA Awards Predictions
Basketball fans can expect several multi-player races for the 2008 NBA Awards.
• 2008 nba awards predictions • kobe bryant 2008 mvp • lebron james 2008 nba mvp • chris paul 2008 nba mvp • kevin garnett 2008 nba mvp
Basketball fans can expect several multi-player races for the 2008 NBA Awards.
• 2008 nba awards predictions • kobe bryant 2008 mvp • lebron james 2008 nba mvp • chris paul 2008 nba mvp • kevin garnett 2008 nba mvp
Easter Island: Birdman Competition
The story behind the bloody annual 'birdman' competition between ancient tribes on Easter Island is linked to the powerful Make-Make cult of fertility.
• easter island • orongo trail • orongo easter island • make-make cult • birdman village
The story behind the bloody annual 'birdman' competition between ancient tribes on Easter Island is linked to the powerful Make-Make cult of fertility.
• easter island • orongo trail • orongo easter island • make-make cult • birdman village
Explorer's Inn
The only Amazon jungle lodge inside the borders of Tambopata National Reserve in Southeastern Peru, Explorer's Inn has been attracting wildlife enthusiasts for decades.
• explorer's inn • amazon hotels • peruvian amazon hotels • amazon lodges • puerto maldonando lodges
The only Amazon jungle lodge inside the borders of Tambopata National Reserve in Southeastern Peru, Explorer's Inn has been attracting wildlife enthusiasts for decades.
• explorer's inn • amazon hotels • peruvian amazon hotels • amazon lodges • puerto maldonando lodges
FAQs: scriptures, women and caste
Hinduism has a wide range of scriptures - philosophical, prescriptive and mythological. The role of women and the Caste System are some of the contentious issues.
• hindu • scriptures • shruti • smriti • hinduism
Hinduism has a wide range of scriptures - philosophical, prescriptive and mythological. The role of women and the Caste System are some of the contentious issues.
• hindu • scriptures • shruti • smriti • hinduism
Glossary I to L
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with I to L.
• ila • vaivasvata manu • sudyumna • buddh • soma
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with I to L.
• ila • vaivasvata manu • sudyumna • buddh • soma
Looking Back to the 1999 NBA Draft
This June marks the eight-year anniversary of the 1999 NBA Draft. Hindsight offers a better picture of which teams were most successful in that draft.
• 2007 nba draft • 1999 nba draft • nba draft • nba mock draft • elton brand
This June marks the eight-year anniversary of the 1999 NBA Draft. Hindsight offers a better picture of which teams were most successful in that draft.
• 2007 nba draft • 1999 nba draft • nba draft • nba mock draft • elton brand
NBA All Star Game Needs Repair
Fans select the starting All Star game rosters and NBA coaches select the reserves. Yet, undeserving players make the cut every year, which discredits the whole event.
• nba all star game • 2007 nba all star game • all stars • all star • nba
Fans select the starting All Star game rosters and NBA coaches select the reserves. Yet, undeserving players make the cut every year, which discredits the whole event.
• nba all star game • 2007 nba all star game • all stars • all star • nba
NBA's Top Five Scoring Guards
Few would argue that Kobe Bryant is the NBA's best scoring guard, but beyond him is a collection of stars to pick from.
• top five scoring guards • top five shooting guards • kobe bryant • dwayne wade • tracy mcgrady
Few would argue that Kobe Bryant is the NBA's best scoring guard, but beyond him is a collection of stars to pick from.
• top five scoring guards • top five shooting guards • kobe bryant • dwayne wade • tracy mcgrady
The Genealogy of Akuti and Prasuti
The children of Akuti and Ruchi and Prasuti and Daksha populate the earth. They include Nara and Narayan and Sati.
• swayambhav manu • shatrupa • devahuti • kardam • akuti
The children of Akuti and Ruchi and Prasuti and Daksha populate the earth. They include Nara and Narayan and Sati.
• swayambhav manu • shatrupa • devahuti • kardam • akuti
The Hindu Pantheon
The Hindu pantheon is headed by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are a range of avatars, other deities, demi-Gods, Demons and sages in the pantheon.
• hindu pantheon • multiplicity of gods in hinduism • trinity • brahma • vishnu
The Hindu pantheon is headed by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are a range of avatars, other deities, demi-Gods, Demons and sages in the pantheon.
• hindu pantheon • multiplicity of gods in hinduism • trinity • brahma • vishnu
The Matsya Purana
Vishnu as the (Matsya Avatar) Fish Incarnation saves Vaivasvata from the deluge and prepares him for his role as Manu.
• matsya purana • vaivasvata manu • vishnu • matsya avatar • puranas
Vishnu as the (Matsya Avatar) Fish Incarnation saves Vaivasvata from the deluge and prepares him for his role as Manu.
• matsya purana • vaivasvata manu • vishnu • matsya avatar • puranas
The Puranas and the Trinity
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva have differing relative importance in different Puranas, although they are always manifestations of the Supreme god.
• puranas • mahapuranas • trinity • brahma • vishnu
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva have differing relative importance in different Puranas, although they are always manifestations of the Supreme god.
• puranas • mahapuranas • trinity • brahma • vishnu