Articles related to "Swayambhav Manu"



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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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


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