Manasaputras
Early in the creation of the universe, the Manasputras are those who were born not in the traditional way but instead by springing from the mind of Brahma the Creator! Their name means mind-born sons, springing from the thoughts and ideas of Brahma (Luxis) himself, most of which were inspired by the creative works of his wife, Saraswati (Lithmor)! The Prajapatis, progenitors and guides for all creation, are also among the Manasputras, split further between the Four Kumaras ( Charnos) and the Saptarishis (Kanilwyr) or Seven Great Sages. Other individual Manasputra include Daksha (Ilnid), Nirrti (Dalyeric), Adharma (Malok) and Dharmadeva (Krithda). Daksha in particular fathered more than 60 daughters, marrying them off in groups to different entities. Most notable of these marriagers were the 28 Nakshastras to Chandra (Sylthari) and both Aditiand Diti among others to Kashyapa, the father of all creatures! |
SaptarishisSeven Sages |
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Rishis or sages which are the progenitors of creation, fathering the ancestors of all humans, devas and asuras! Exact members vary from source to source but include the following: |
PrajpatiRulers of the People |
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Marichi | Atri | Angirasa | Pulaha | Pulasthya |
Kratu | Visishta | Prachethasa | Bhrigu | Narada |
Vashistha | Angiras | Marichi | Pulastya |
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As a Brahmarishi, high sage, Vashistha authored parts of the Rgveda and was Rama's guru in the Ramayana. |
First of the Agnideva (fire gods), teacher of divine knoweledge and mediator between men and gods |
His name means ray of light and he is the father of Kashyapa, making him the grandfather of all devas, asuras and humans! | Father of Ravana, the demon king in the Ramayana, and Kubera, god of wealth |
Atri | Pulaha | Kratu | Bhigru |
This rishis composed many shlokas or hymns in the Rgveda which are dedicated to Vedic deities |
Also a Prajapati, this rishi is the father of the kimpurushas, lion-headed humans who are the attendants of Kubera, god of wealth. |
Kratu is the father of 60,000 children called the Balakhilyas. Each are the size of a thumb and were also involved in the birth of Garuda! |
Both a Saptarishi and Prajpati, Bhrigu is the rishi who established astrology, writing many jyotisha. |
Four KumarasYoung Boys |
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Sanaka Ancient |
Sanadana Eternal |
Sanatana Eternal Joy |
Sanatkumara Ever-Young |
Enlightened, wise, knowledgable and detached, these four rishis are renowned as yogis who are forever frozen at five years old at their own request! The kumeras are fervent followers of both Vishnu and the path of bhakti-yoga--enlightenment through devotion. They swore vows of celibacy called brahmacharya despite Brahma's disaproval, roamining the universe together and desiring only to teach the Vedahs. |
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