Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.11.25
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyManus and Their Companions Appear in Order
“After the dissolution of each and every Manu, the next Manu comes in order, along with his descendants, who rule over the different planets; but the seven famous sages, and demigods like Indra and their followers, such as the Gandharvas, all appear simultaneously with Manu.”
What the purport teaches
- After the dissolution of each Manu, the next Manu comes in order with his descendants, who rule over different planets.
- The seven famous sages, demigods like Indra, and followers such as the Gandharvas appear simultaneously with Manu.
- There are fourteen Manus in one day of Brahmā. Each has different descendants.
Try this today
List the groups that appear with a Manu, using only the names and descriptions in this verse.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about the orderly succession of Manus and their companions?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.