SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM: CANTO 8

S'rî S'uka said: 'Now hear from me about the children of the son of Vivasvân known in the world as S'râddhadeva - he who presently is the seventh Manu [we are now in the twenty-eighth yuga of him who is also known as Vaivasvata Manu].

S'ukadeva Gosvâmî said: The present Manu, who is named S'raddhadeva, is the son of Vivasvân, the predominating deity on the sun planet. S'raddhadeva is the seventh Manu. Now please hear from me as I describe his sons. (Vedabase)

Text 2-3:

The ten sons of Manu are known as Ikshvâku and Nabhaga indeed, Dhrishtha and also S'aryâti, Narishyanta and Nâbhâga [or Nriga] with Dishtha as the seventh; further are there Tarûsha [or Karûshaka] and Prishadhra and Manu's tenth who is known as Vasumân [or Kavi] [see also 9.1: 11-12].

O King Parîkshit, among the ten sons of Manu are Ikshvâku, Nabhaga, Dhrishtha, S'aryâti, Narishyanta and Nâbhâga. The seventh son is known as Dishtha. Then come Tarûsha and Prishadhra, and the tenth son is known as Vasumân. (Vedabase)

Text 4

O King, Purandara is there as the Indra of the Âditiyas, the Vasus, the Rudras, the Vis'vedevas, the Maruts, the As'vins and the Ribhus [the demigods].

In this manvantara, O King, the Âdityas, the Vasus, the Rudras, the Vis'vedevas, the Maruts, the two As'vinî-kumâra brothers and the Ribhus are the demigods. Their head king [Indra] is Purandara. (Vedabase)

Text 5

Kas'yâpa, Atri, Vasishthha, Vis'vâmitra, Gautama, Jamadagni and Bharadvâja are known as the seven sages mentioned before.

Kas'yapa, Atri, Vasishthha, Vis'vâmitra, Gautama, Jamadagni and Bharadvâja are known as the seven sages. (Vedabase)

Text 6

During this period was the appearance of the Supreme Lord Vishnu in the form of Lord Vâmana as the youngest of Aditi secured by Kas'yapa Muni.

In this manvantara, the Supreme Personality of Godhead appeared as the youngest of all the Âdityas, known as Vâmana, the dwarf. His father was Kas'yapa and His mother Aditi. (Vedabase)

Text 7

In brief I explained the seven changes of Manus, now I'll also tell you about the future Manus empowered by the energy of Vishnu [see 8.1 &5].

I have briefly explained to you the position of the seven Manus. Now I shall describe the future Manus, along with the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. (Vedabase)

Text 8

The two wives of Vivasvân, the daughters of Vis'vakarmâ Samjñâ and Châyâ, o King, I both described to you before [see 6.6: 40-41].

O King, I have previously described [in the Sixth Canto] the two daughters of Vis'vakarmâ, named Samjñâ and Châyâ, who were the first two wives of Vivasvân. (Vedabase)

Text 9

Some mention a third wife of Vivasvân: Vadavâ. Of the three were there of Samjñâ three children born - a daughter Yamî and the sons Yama and S'râddhadeva. Now hear about the children of Châyâ.

It is said that the sun-god had a third wife, named Vadavâ. Of the three wives, the wife named Samjñâ had three children - Yama, Yamî and S'raddhadeva. Now let me describe the children of Châyâ. (Vedabase)

Text 10

They were Sâvarni [a son], the daughter Tapatî who later became the wife of king Samvarana and S'anais'cara [Saturn] who was the third. The As'vins took birth as the sons of Vadavâ.

Châyâ had a son named Sâvarni and a daughter named Tapatî, who later became the wife of King Samvarana. Châyâ's third child is known as S'anais'cara [Saturn]. Vadavâ gave birth to two sons, namely the As'vinî brothers. (Vedabase)

Text 11

When the eight period has arrived will Sâvarni become the Manu. The sons of Sâvarni, o ruler of man, are Nirmoka, Virajaska and others.

O King, when the period of the eighth Manu arrives, Sâvarni will become the Manu. Nirmoka and Virajaska will be among his sons. (Vedabase)

Text 12

The demigods will then be the Sutapâs, the Virajas and the Amritaprabhas and Bali, the son of Virocana, will become the Indra.

In the period of the eighth Manu, among the demigods will be the Sutapâs, the Virajas and the Amritaprabhas. The king of the demigods, Indra, will be Bali Mahârâja, the son of Virocana. (Vedabase)

Text 13

Having given away the entire universe to Vishnu who begged him for three paces of land, he will achieve the post of Indra and thereafter will he, renouncing, achieve the perfection of life.

Bali Mahârâja gave a gift of three paces of land to Lord Vishnu, and because of this charity he lost all the three worlds. Later, however, when Lord Vishnu is pleased because of Bali's giving everything to Him, Bali Mahârâja will achieve the perfection of life. (Vedabase)

Text 14

He, Bali, bound by the Supreme Lord, was favored with the kingdom of Sutala where, at present having a position equal to Indra, he was to be situated again more opulent than in heaven.

With great affection, the Personality of Godhead bound Bali and then installed him in the kingdom of Sutala, which is more opulent than the heavenly planets. Mahârâja Bali now resides on that planet and is more comfortably situated than Indra. (Vedabase)

Text 15-16:

In the eight manvantara will Gâlava, Dîptimân, Paras'urâma, As'vatthâmâ, Kripâcârya, Rishyas'ringa and our father Vyâsadeva, the incarnation of the Lord [as a philosopher], who at present, o King, are busy with their own hermitages, as a result of their yogapractice be the seven sages.

O King, during the eighth manvantara, the great personalities Gâlava, Dîptîmân, Paras'urâma, As'vatthâmâ, Kripâcârya, Rishyas'ringa and our father, Vyâsadeva, the incarnation of Nârâyana, will be the seven sages. For the present, they are all residing in their respective âs'ramas. (Vedabase)

Text 17

Sârvabhauma by Devaguhya begotten in Sarasvatî, will as the Master and Controller take away by force the lands of Purandara [Indra] and give them to Bali.

In the eighth manvantara, the greatly powerful Personality of Godhead Sârvabhauma will take birth. His father will be Devaguhya, and His mother will be Sarasvatî. He will take the kingdom away from Purandara [Lord Indra] and give it to Bali Mahârâja. (Vedabase)

Text 18:

Daksha-sâvarni, the ninth Manu, born as the son of Varuna, will as his sons have Bhûtaketu, Dîptaketu and others, o King.

O King, the ninth Manu will be Daksha-sâvarni, who is born of Varuna. Among his sons will be Bhâtaketu, and Dîptaketu. (Vedabase)

Text 19:

The Pâras, the Marîcigarbhas and those will be the demigods, the king of heaven will be known as Adbhuta and the ones headed by Dyutimân will become the seven sages in that period.

In this ninth manvantara, the Pâras and Marîcigarbhas will be among the demigods. The king of heaven, Indra, will be named Adbhuta, and Dyutimân will be among the seven sages. (Vedabase)

Text 20:

From Âyushmân will from the womb of Ambudhârâ Rishabhadeva, a partial incarnation of the Supreme Lord, take birth and of him will Adbhuta enjoy all opulence of the three worlds.

Rishabhadeva, a partial incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, will take birth from his father, Âyushmân, and his mother, Ambudhârâ. He will enable the Indra named Adbhuta to enjoy the opulence of the three worlds. (Vedabase)

Text 21:

The tenth Manu will be Brahma-sâvarni, son of Upas'loka; his sons will be Bhûrishena and others and the twice-born will be headed by Havishmân.

The son of Upas'loka known as Brahma-sâvarni will be the tenth Manu. Bhûrishena will be among his sons, and the brâhmanas headed by Havishmân will be the seven sages. (Vedabase)

Text 22:

Havishmân, Sukrita, Satya, Jaya and Mûrti [and others] will at the time be the [seven] sages; the Suvâsanas, the Viruddhas and others will be the demigods and S'ambhu will be the controller of the Suras [the Indra].

Havishmân, Sukrita, Satya, Jaya, Mûrti and others will be the seven sages, the Suvâsanas and Viruddhas will be among the demigods, and S'ambhu will be their king, Indra. (Vedabase)

Text 23:

One of the Supreme Lord His plenary portions, Vishvaksena, born from the womb of Vishûcî in the home of Vis'vasrashthâ, will make friends with S'ambhu.

In the home of Vis'vasrashthâ, a plenary portion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead will appear from the womb of Vishûcî as the incarnation known as Vishvaksena. He will make friends with S'ambhu. (Vedabase)

Text 24:

The Manu Dharmasâvarni will indeed be the eleventh to appear in the future as a master of the soul and Satyadharma and others will be his ten sons.

In the eleventh manvantara, the Manu will be Dharma-sâvarni, who will be extremely learned in spiritual knowledge. From him there will come ten sons, headed by Satyadharma. (Vedabase)

Text 25:

The Vihangamas, Kâmagamas and Nirvânarucis are the demigods and Vaidhritâ is their Indra; the seven sages are Aruna and others.

The Vihangamas, Kâmagamas, Nirvânarucis and others will be the demigods. The king of the demigods, Indra, will be Vaidhritâ , and the seven sages will be headed by Aruna. (Vedabase)

Text 26:

Born from the womb of Vaidhritâ as the son of Âryaka will a partial incarnation of the Lord known as Dharmasetu then rule the three worlds.

The son of Âryaka known as Dharmasetu, a partial incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, will appear from the womb of Vaidhritâ , the wife of Aryaka, and will rule the three worlds. (Vedabase)

Text 27:

Rudra-sâvarni, o King, will appear as the twelfth Manu and Devavân, Upadeva and Devas'reshthha and others will be his sons.

O King, the twelfth Manu will be named Rudra-sâvarni . Devavân, Upadeva and Devas'reshthha will be among his sons. (Vedabase)

Text 28:

In that period will Ritadhâmâ be the Indra, will the demigods be headed by the Haritas and will Tapomûrti, Tapasvî, Âgnîdhraka and others be the sages.

In this manvantara, the name of Indra will be Ritadhâmâ, and the demigods will be headed by the Haritas. Among the sages will be Tapomûrti, Tapasvî and Âgnîdhraka. (Vedabase)

Text 29:

By Satyasahâ begotten from Sunritâ will the almighty Svadhâmâ, a partial incarnation of the Lord, rule the period of that Manu.

From the mother named Sunritâ and the father named Satyasahâ will come Svadhâmâ, a partial incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He will rule that manvantara. (Vedabase)

Text 30:

The thirteenth Manu of advancement to the soul will be Deva-sâvarni and Citrasena, Vicitra and others will be Deva-sâvarni's flesh and blood.

The thirteenth Manu will be named Deva-sâvarni, and he will be very advanced in spiritual knowledge. Among his sons will be Citrasena and Vicitra. (Vedabase)

Text 31:

The Sukarmâs and the Sutrâmas will become the demigods, Divaspati will be the Indra and Nirmoka and Tattvadars'a and others will then be the sages.

In the thirteenth manvantara, the Sukarmâs and Sutrâmas will be among the demigods, Divaspati will be the king of heaven, and Nirmoka and Tattvadars'a will be among the seven sages. (Vedabase)

Text 32:

As the son of Devahotra will, as the benefactor of Divaspati [the Indra], from the womb of Brihatî, Yoges'vara appear as a partial incarnation of the Lord.

The son of Devahotra known as Yoges'vara will appear as a partial incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. His mother's name will be Brihatî. He will perform activities for the welfare of Divaspati. (Vedabase)

Text 33:

The Manu known as Indra-savârni will be the fourteenth and of his semen will Uru, Gambhîra, Budha and others be born.

The name of the fourteenth Manu will be Indra-sâvarni. He will have sons like Uru, Gambhîra and Budha. (Vedabase)

Text 34:

The Pavitras and Câkshushas will be the demigods, S'uci will be the king of heaven and Agni, Bâhu, S'uci, S'uddha, Mâgadha and others will be the ones of penance.

The Pavitras and Câkshushas will be among the demigods, and S'uci will be Indra, the king of heaven. Agni, Bâhu, S'uci, S'uddha, Mâgadha and others of great austerity will be the seven sages. (Vedabase)

Text 35:

For that period, o great king, will the Lord in the womb of Vitânâ appear as Brihadbhânu, the son of Satrâyana, for the performance of all spiritual activities.

O King Parîkshit, in the fourteenth manvantara the Supreme Personality of Godhead will appear from the womb of Vitânâ, and His father's name will be Satrâyana. This incarnation will be celebrated as Brihadbhânu, and He will administer spiritual activities. (Vedabase)

Text 36:

O King, the estimated time of the past, the present and the future covered by these fourteen that I described to you, consists of a thousand mahâyugas or one kalpa [day of Brahmâ, see also picture].'

O King, I have now described to you the fourteen Manus appearing in the past, present and future. The total duration of time ruled by these Manus is one thousand yuga cycles. This is called a kalpa, or one day of Lord Brahmâ. (Vedabase)