Rivers in Ancient India (study)
by Archana Sarma | 2019 | 49,356 words
This page relates ‘4c. Sarasvati’s relation with Manu’ of the study on the rivers in ancient India as reflected in the Vedic and Puranic texts. These pages dicsusses the elements of nature and the importance of rivers (Nadi) in Vedic and Puranic society. Distinctive traits of rivers are investigated from descriptions found in the Vedas (Samhitas), Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads and Puranas. The research is concluded by showing changing trends of rivers from ancient to modern times.
4c. Sarasvatī’s relation with Manu
When Brahmā married Sāvitrī (Sarasvatī), Manu was born. Thus, Manu was the son of Sarasvatī. Sarasvatī is also called Śatarūpā by Brahmā. This Manu is called Svāyambhuva Manu.[1] In some references, Śastarūpā has been said to be the wife of Manu, who must be a different person from the above Manu. For the enlargement of creation, Brahmā divided his body into twins—male and female. These forms were Manu Svāyambhuva that stood in relation of husband and wife.[2]
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Brṇ.P., 2.1; Bhāgavata Purāṇa., 3.12.52-53; Brahmavaivarta Purāṇa, 2.1.132; Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa,50.13-14;Viṣṇu Purāṇa,1.7.17; Kūrma Purāṇa,1.8.5-10