A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Manvantara
This page describes Manvantara which is located on page 302 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Manvantara” according to 52 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Bhagavata Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Those who are experts in Puranic lore declare that a Purana is distinguished by the following ten characteristics (or topics dealt with): (1) Subtle creation (Sarga), (2) gross creation (Visarga), (3) Sustenance (Vritti), (4) Protection of the universe (Raksha), (5) Cause or the lust for Karmas (Hetu), (6) the periods of Manu (Antara i. e....
Read full contents: Chapter 7 - The Branches of the Atharva Veda: Characteristics of the Puranas
The Brahma Purana (abridged)
Each manvantara is ruled over by a Manu. In the present kalpa, six manvantaras have already passed and the names of the six Manus who ruled were Svayambhuva, Svarochisha, Uttama, Tamasa, Raivata and Chakshusha. The name of the seventh Manu, who rules over the seventh manvantara of the present kalpa, is Vaivasvata. The titles of the seven great sages (saptarshi) as well as the title of Indra change from manvantara to manvantara. The gods also change....
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Harivamsha Purana [by Manmatha Nath Dutt]
Hear, I shall enumerate the names of their sons—Dhritiman, Avya, Yukta, Tatwadarshi, Nirutsuka, Arany, Prakasha, Nirmoha, Satyavak and Kadi were the sons of Manu Raivata-and this is the fifth Manvantara. 30-31. Hear, O king, I shall describe the sixth Manvantara. Bhrigu, Nabha, Vivasvan, Sudhama, Viraja, Atinama and Sahishnu these were the seven Rishis in the sixth Manvantara. Hear the names of the celestials who flourished in Cakshusha Manvantara. 32....
Read full contents: Chapter 7 - An Account of Manvantaras
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