Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.1.28
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyDemigods and Sages During Tāmasa’s Reign
“During the reign of Tāmasa Manu, among the demigods were the Satyakas, Haris and Vīras. The heavenly King, Indra, was Triśikha. The sages in saptarṣi-dhāma were headed by Jyotirdhāma.”
What the purport teaches
- During Tāmasa Manu’s reign, the Satyakas, Haris and Vīras were among the demigods.
- Triśikha held the position of Indra, the heavenly King.
- The sages in saptarṣi-dhāma were headed by Jyotirdhāma.
Try this today
Make a short list with three headings: demigods, heavenly King and leader of the sages. Fill them in from the translation.
Ask yourself
Which names can I connect with their roles during Tāmasa Manu’s reign?
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.