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Visarga· Brahmā's creation

Manu’s Sons and Their Widespread Descendants

“Svāyambhuva Manu’s two sons, Priyavrata and Uttānapāda, became very powerful kings, and their sons and grandsons spread all over the three worlds during that period.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.1.9, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Svāyambhuva Manu’s two sons were Priyavrata and Uttānapāda.
  • Both sons became very powerful kings.
  • Their sons and grandsons spread throughout the three worlds during that period.

Try this today

Write Svāyambhuva Manu’s name and draw two branches labeled Priyavrata and Uttānapāda.

Ask yourself

How does this verse help me keep track of Svāyambhuva Manu’s family?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

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