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Manu (Hinduism)
In Hindu mythology, Manu is a title accorded the progenitor of humankind during an eon called a Manvantara . 14 Manvantaras make up a Kalpa, a period corresponding to a day in the life of Brahma; each Manvantara is headed by a Manu, the 14 of which are:
- Svayambhuva Manu
- Svaracisa Manu
- Uttama Manu
- Tamasa Manu
- Raivata Manu
- Caksusa Manu
- Vaivasvata Manu
- Savarni Manu
- Daksa Savarni Manu
- Brahma Savarni Manu
- Dharma Savarni Manu
- Rudra Savarni Manu
- Deva Savarni Manu
- Indra Savarni Manu
As of 2004, we are in the 7th Manvantara headed by Vaivasvata Manu.
See also: Metrics of time in Hinduism
Last updated: 05-07-2005 23:14:58
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