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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.5.2

Manvantara· The Manus and right duty

Raivata Manu and His Family

“The brother of Tāmasa Manu was the fifth Manu, named Raivata. His sons were headed by Arjuna, Bali and Vindhya.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 8.5.2, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Raivata was the fifth Manu.
  • He was the brother of Tāmasa Manu.
  • His sons were headed by Arjuna, Bali and Vindhya.

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Write down Raivata’s place among the Manus and the names of his three leading sons.

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Which details help you remember who Raivata Manu was?

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