Manasaputras, Mānasaputras: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaMānasaputras (मानसपुत्रस्).—The Prajāpatis created by Brahmā from his mind are called the Mānasaputras or spiritual sons of Brahmā. They are Bhṛgu, Pulastya, Pulaha, Kratu, Aṅgiras, Marīci, Dakṣa, Atri and Vasiṣṭha. They are nine in number. (Chapter 7, Aṃśa 1, Viṣṇu Purāṇa). They are all Prajāpatis and their wives are in order Khyāti, Bhūti, Sambhūti, Kṣamā, Prīti, Sannati, Ūrjjā, Anasūyā and Prasūti.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Full-text: Bahuputra, Prajapati, Atri, Mada, Pramoda, Manasaputra, Angiras, Marici, Brahma, Kashyapa.
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