Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.13.18
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyDakṣa-sāvarṇi Will Be the Ninth Manu
“O King, the ninth Manu will be Dakṣa-sāvarṇi, who is born of Varuṇa. Among his sons will be Bhūtaketu, and Dīptaketu.”
What the purport teaches
- The ninth Manu will be named Dakṣa-sāvarṇi.
- Dakṣa-sāvarṇi is born of Varuṇa.
- Bhūtaketu and Dīptaketu will be among his sons.
Try this today
Today, make a short family list for Dakṣa-sāvarṇi using only the names in this verse.
Ask yourself
Can I distinguish Dakṣa-sāvarṇi’s father from his sons?
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.