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Canto 8

S'rī Rādhika Stava

 

Chapter 13: Description of Future Manus

(1) S'rī S'uka said: 'Now hear from me about the children of the son of Vivasvān, the present Manu who is known in the world as S'rāddhadeva. He is the seventh one [we are now in the twenty-eighth yuga of him who is also known as Vaivasvata Manu]. (2-3) The ten sons of Manu are known as Ikshvāku, Nabhaga, Dhrishtha, S'aryāti, Narishyanta, Nābhāga [or Nriga] and Dishtha as the seventh one. Then, oh chastiser of the enemy, there are Tarūsha [or Karūshaka], Prishadhra and Manu's tenth son who is known as Vasumān [or Kavi, see also 9.1: 11-12]. (4) Oh King, the Ādityas, the Vasus, the Rudras, the Vis'vedevas, the Maruts, the As'vins and the Ribhus are the demigods [during this period] and Purandara is their Indra. (5) Kas'yāpa, Atri, Vasishthha, Vis'vāmitra, Gautama, Jamadagni and Bharadvāja are known as the seven sages. (6) The appearance of the Supreme Lord Vishnu that took place during this period was the one of Lord Vāmana. He was the youngest Āditya born from mother Aditi and father Kas'yapa Muni. (7) I briefly described the seven periods of the Manus, let me also tell you about the future Manus endowed with the powers of Vishnu [see 8.1 & 8.5].

(8) Samjńā and Chāyā, the two wives of Vivasvān who were the daughters of Vis'vakarmā, oh King, I both described to you previously [see 6.6: 40-41]. (9) Some mention a third wife of Vivasvān: Vadavā. From the three of them there were of Samjńā three children born - a daughter Yamī and the sons Yama and S'rāddhadeva. Now hear about the children of Chāyā. (10)  There was Sāvarni [a son], the daughter Tapatī who later became the wife of king Samvarana and S'anais'cara [Saturn] who was the third one. The two As'vins were the sons born from Vadavā. (11) When the eighth period arrives Sāvarni will become the Manu. The sons of Sāvarni, oh ruler of man, are Nirmoka, Virajaska and others. (12) The Sutapās, the Virajas and the Amritaprabhas will belong to the demigods and Bali, the son of Virocana, will become the Indra. (13) Having donated the entire universe to Vishnu who begged him for three steps of land, he [Bali] will achieve the post of Indra. Thereafter renouncing he will achieve the perfection of life. (14) He, Bali, bound by the Supreme Lord, was as a token of His appreciation again favored with the kingdom of Sutala where being situated he today still occupies a position more opulent than the one of Indra in heaven. (15-16) Gālava, Dīptimān, Paras'urāma, As'vatthāmā, Kripācārya, Rishyas'ringa and our father Vyāsadeva, the incarnation of the Lord [as a philosopher] will, because of their yoga practice, be the seven sages during the eighth manvantara. They at present are engaged in their respective hermitages, oh King. (17) Sārvabhauma, the Lord and Master [over the world] will, fathered by Devaguhya, be born from Sarasvatī and take away by force the lands of Purandara [Indra] and give them to Bali.

(18) Daksha-sāvarni, the ninth Manu, born as the son of Varuna, will have Bhūtaketu, Dīptaketu and others as his sons, oh King. (19) The Pāras, the Marīcigarbhas and others will be the demigods, the king of heaven will be known as Adbhuta and the seven sages of that period will be headed by Dyutimān.  (20) Rishabhadeva, a partial incarnation of the Supreme Lord, will, with Āyushmān as His father, take birth from the womb of Ambudhārā. Adbhuta will because of Him enjoy all opulence of the three worlds.

(21) The tenth Manu will be Brahma-sāvarni, son of Upas'loka. His sons will be Bhūrishena and others and the twice-born souls will be headed by Havishmān. (22) Havishmān, Sukrita, Satya, Jaya, Mūrti [and others] are the [seven] sages during that period, the Suvāsanas, the Viruddhas and others will be the demigods and S'ambhu will be the controller of the Suras [the Indra]. (23) One of the Supreme Lord's plenary portions, Vishvaksena, will take birth from the womb of Vishūcī in the home of Vis'vasrashthā and will make friends with S'ambhu.

(24) Dharma-sāvarni will be the eleventh Manu to appear in the future. This self-realized soul will have Satyadharma and others as his ten sons. (25) The Vihangamas, Kāmagamas and Nirvānarucis are the demigods then and Vaidhrita will be their Indra. The seven sages are Aruna and others. (26) A partial incarnation of the Lord known as Dharmasetu will be born from the womb of Vaidhritā as the son of Āryaka and will rule the three worlds.

(27) Rudra-sāvarni, oh King, will appear as the twelfth Manu and Devavān, Upadeva and Devas'reshthha and others will be his sons. (28) Ritadhāmā will be the Indra for that period, the demigods will be headed by the Haritas and Tapomūrti, Tapasvī, Āgnīdhraka and others will be the sages. (29) The mighty Svadhāmā, a partial incarnation of the Lord who Satyasahā will beget by Sunritā, will rule that period of Manu.

(30) The self-realized soul Deva-sāvarni will be the thirteenth Manu and Citrasena, Vicitra and others will be his sons. (31) The Sukarmās and Sutrāmas will become the demigods, Divaspati will be the Indra and Nirmoka and Tattvadars'a and others will be the sages then. (32) Yoges'vara, a partial incarnation of the Lord, will appear from the womb of Brihatī as the son of Devahotra and will endeavor for the sake of Divaspati [the Indra].

(33) Indra-savārni will be the fourteenth Manu and from his semen Uru, Gambhīra, Budha and others will be born. (34) The Pavitras and Cākshushas will be the demigods, S'uci will be the king of heaven and Agni, Bāhu, S'uci, S'uddha, Māgadha and others will be the ascetics. (35) For that period, oh great king, the Lord will appear in the womb of Vitānā as Brihadbhānu, the son of Satrāyana, in order to promote all spiritual activities.

(36) Oh King, the estimated time of the past, the present and the future of these fourteen Manus I have described to you, covers a thousand mahāyugas or one kalpa [one day of Brahmā, see also picture].'

 

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Text 1

S'rī S'uka said: 'Now hear from me about the children of the son of Vivasvān, the present Manu who is known in the world as S'rāddhadeva. He is the seventh one [we are now in the twenty-eighth yuga of him who is also known as Vaivasvata Manu].
S'rī S'uka said: 'Now hear from me about the children of the son of Vivasvān known in the world as S'rāddhadeva - he who presently is the seventh Manu [we are now in the twenty-eighth yuga of him who is also known as Vaivasvata Manu].  (Vedabase)

  

Text 2-3

The ten sons of Manu are known as Ikshvāku, Nabhaga, Dhrishtha, S'aryāti, Narishyanta, Nābhāga [or Nriga] and Dishtha as the seventh one. Then, oh chastiser of the enemy, there are Tarūsha [or Karūshaka], Prishadhra and Manu's tenth son who is known as Vasumān [or Kavi, see also 9.1: 11-12].

The ten sons of Manu are known as Ikshvāku and Nabhaga indeed, Dhrishtha and also S'aryāti, Narishyanta and Nābhāga [or Nriga] with Dishtha as the seventh; further are there Tarūsha [or Karūshaka] and Prishadhra and Manu's tenth who is known as Vasumān [or Kavi] [see also 9.1: 11-12]. (Vedabase)

 

Text 4

Oh King, the Ādityas, the Vasus, the Rudras, the Vis'vedevas, the Maruts, the As'vins and the Ribhus are the demigods [during this period] and Purandara is their Indra.

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

  

Text 5

Kas'yāpa, Atri, Vasishthha, Vis'vāmitra, Gautama, Jamadagni and Bharadvāja are known as the seven sages.

Kas'yāpa, Atri, Vasishthha, Vis'vāmitra, Gautama, Jamadagni and Bharadvāja are known as the seven sages mentioned before. (Vedabase)

 

Text 6

The appearance of the Supreme Lord Vishnu that took place during this period was the one of Lord Vāmana. He was the youngest Āditya born from mother Aditi and father Kas'yapa Muni.

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

 

Text 7

I briefly described the seven periods of the Manus, let me also tell you about the future Manus endowed with the powers of Vishnu [see 8.1 & 8.5].

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]. (Vedabase)

 

Text 8

Samjńā and Chāyā, the two wives of Vivasvān who were the daughters of Vis'vakarmā, oh King, I both described to you previously [see 6.6: 40-41].

The two wives of Vivasvān, the daughters of Vis'vakarmā Samjńā and Chāyā, o King, I both described to you before [see 6.6: 40-41]. (Vedabase)

 

Text 9

Some mention a third wife of Vivasvān: Vadavā. From the three of them there were of Samjńā three children born - a daughter Yamī and the sons Yama and S'rāddhadeva. Now hear about the children of Chāyā.

Some mention a third wife of Vivasvān: Vadavā. Of the three were there of Samjńā three children born - a daughter Yamī and the sons Yama and S'rāddhadeva. Now hear about the children of Chāyā. (Vedabase)

 

Text 10

There was Sāvarni [a son], the daughter Tapatī who later became the wife of king Samvarana and S'anais'cara [Saturn] who was the third one. The two As'vins were the sons born from Vadavā.

They were Sāvarni [a son], the daughter Tapatī 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 Vadavā. (Vedabase)

 

Text 11

When the eighth period arrives Sāvarni will become the Manu. The sons of Sāvarni oh ruler of man, are Nirmoka, Virajaska and others.

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

 

Text 12

The Sutapās, the Virajas and the Amritaprabhas will belong to the demigods and Bali, the son of Virocana, will become the Indra.

The demigods will then be the Sutapās, the Virajas and the Amritaprabhas and Bali, the son of Virocana, will become the Indra. (Vedabase)

 

Text 13

Having donated the entire universe to Vishnu who begged him for three steps of land, he [Bali] will achieve the post of Indra. Thereafter renouncing he will achieve the perfection of life.

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. (Vedabase)

  

Text 14

He, Bali, bound by the Supreme Lord, was as a token of His appreciation again favored with the kingdom of Sutala where being situated he today still occupies a position more opulent than the one of Indra in heaven.

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. (Vedabase)

 

Text 15-16

Gālava, Dīptimān, Paras'urāma, As'vatthāmā, Kripācārya, Rishyas'ringa and our father Vyāsadeva, the incarnation of the Lord [as a philosopher] will, because of their yoga practice, be the seven sages during the eighth manvantara. They at present are engaged in their respective hermitages, oh King.

In the eight manvantara will Gālava, Dīptimān, Paras'urāma, As'vatthāmā, Kripācārya, Rishyas'ringa and our father Vyāsadeva, 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. (Vedabase)

 

Text 17

Sārvabhauma, the Lord and Master [over the world] will, fathered by Devaguhya, be born from Sarasvatī and take away by force the lands of Purandara [Indra] and give them to Bali.

Sārvabhauma by Devaguhya begotten in Sarasvatī, will as the Master and Controller take away by force the lands of Purandara [Indra] and give them to Bali. (Vedabase)

 

Text 18

Daksha-sāvarni, the ninth Manu, born as the son of Varuna, will have Bhūtaketu, Dīptaketu and others as his sons, oh King.

Daksha-sāvarni, the ninth Manu, born as the son of Varuna, will as his sons have Bhūtaketu, Dīptaketu and others, o King. (Vedabase)

 

Text 19

The Pāras, the Marīcigarbhas and others will be the demigods, the king of heaven will be known as Adbhuta and the seven sages of that period will be headed by Dyutimān. 

The Pāras, the Marīcigarbhas and those will be the demigods, the king of heaven will be known as Adbhuta and the ones headed by Dyutimān will become the seven sages in that period. (Vedabase)

 

Text 20

Rishabhadeva, a partial incarnation of the Supreme Lord, will, with Āyushmān as His father, take birth from the womb of Ambudhārā. Adbhuta will because of Him enjoy all opulence of the three worlds.

From Āyushmān will from the womb of Ambudhārā Rishabhadeva, a partial incarnation of the Supreme Lord, take birth and of him will Adbhuta enjoy all opulence of the three worlds. (Vedabase)

 

Text 21

The tenth Manu will be Brahma-sāvarni, son of Upas'loka. His sons will be Bhūrishena and others and the twice-born souls will be headed by Havishmān.

The tenth Manu will be Brahma-sāvarni, son of Upas'loka; his sons will be Bhūrishena and others and the twice-born will be headed by Havishmān. (Vedabase)

 

Text 22

Havishmān, Sukrita, Satya, Jaya, Mūrti [and others] are the [seven] sages during that period, the Suvāsanas, the Viruddhas and others will be the demigods and S'ambhu will be the controller of the Suras [the Indra].

Havishmān, Sukrita, Satya, Jaya and Mūrti [and others] will at the time be the [seven] sages; the Suvāsanas, the Viruddhas and others will be the demigods and S'ambhu will be the controller of the Suras [the Indra]. (Vedabase)

 

Text 23

One of the Supreme Lord's plenary portions, Vishvaksena, will take birth from the womb of Vishūcī in the home of Vis'vasrashthā and will make friends with S'ambhu.

One of the Supreme Lord His plenary portions, Vishvaksena, born from the womb of Vishūcī in the home of Vis'vasrashthā, will make friends with S'ambhu. (Vedabase)

 

Text 24

Dharma-sāvarni will be the eleventh Manu to appear in the future. This self-realized soul will have Satyadharma and others as his ten sons. 

The Manu Dharmasāvarni 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. (Vedabase)

  

Text 25

The Vihangamas, Kāmagamas and Nirvānarucis are the demigods then and Vaidhrita will be their Indra. The seven sages are Aruna and others.

The Vihangamas, Kāmagamas and Nirvānarucis are the demigods and Vaidhritā is their Indra; the seven sages are Aruna and others. (Vedabase)

 

Text 26

A partial incarnation of the Lord known as Dharmasetu will be born from the womb of Vaidhritā as the son of Āryaka and will rule the three worlds.

Born from the womb of Vaidhritā as the son of Āryaka will a partial incarnation of the Lord known as Dharmasetu then rule the three worlds. (Vedabase)

 

Text 27

Rudra-sāvarni, oh King, will appear as the twelfth Manu and Devavān, Upadeva and Devas'reshthha and others will be his sons.

Rudra-sāvarni, o King, will appear as the twelfth Manu and Devavān, Upadeva and Devas'resh and others will be his sons. (Vedabase)

 

Text 28

Ritadhāmā will be the Indra for that period, the demigods will be headed by the Haritas and Tapomūrti, Tapasvī, Āgnīdhraka and others will be the sages. 

In that period will Ritadhāmā be the Indra, will the demigods be headed by the Haritas and will Tapomūrti, Tapasvī, Āgnīdhraka and others be the sages. (Vedabase)

 

Text 29

The mighty Svadhāmā, a partial incarnation of the Lord who Satyasahā will beget by Sunritā, will rule that period of Manu.

By Satyasahā begotten from Sunritā will the almighty Svadhāmā, a partial incarnation of the Lord, rule the period of that Manu. (Vedabase)

  

Text 30

The self-realized soul Deva-sāvarni will be the thirteenth Manu and Citrasena, Vicitra and others will be his sons.

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

 

Text 31

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

The Sukarmās and the Sutrāmas will become the demigods, Divaspati will be the Indra and Nirmoka and Tattvadars'a and others will then be the sages. (Vedabase)

 

Text 32

Yoges'vara, a partial incarnation of the Lord, will appear from the womb of Brihatī as the son of Devahotra and will endeavor for the sake of Divaspati [the Indra].

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

 

Text 33

Indra-savārni will be the fourteenth Manu and from his semen Uru, Gambhīra, Budha and others will be born. 

The Manu known as Indra-savārni will be the fourteenth and of his semen will Uru, Gambhīra, Budha and others be born. (Vedabase)

 

Text 34

The Pavitras and Cākshushas will be the demigods, S'uci will be the king of heaven and Agni, Bāhu, S'uci, S'uddha, Māgadha and others will be the ascetics.

The Pavitras and Cākshushas will be the demigods, S'uci will be the king of heaven and Agni, Bāhu, S'uci, S'uddha, Māgadha and others will be the ones of penance. (Vedabase)

 

Text 35

For that period, oh great king, the Lord will appear in the womb of Vitānā as Brihadbhānu, the son of Satrāyana, in order to promote all spiritual activities.

For that period, o great king, will the Lord in the womb of Vitānā appear as Brihadbhānu, the son of Satrāyana, for the performance of all spiritual activities.(Vedabase)

 

Text 36

Oh King, the estimated time of the past, the present and the future of these fourteen Manus I have described to you, covers a thousand mahāyugas or one kalpa [one day of Brahmā, see also picture].'

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 mahāyugas or one kalpa [day of Brahmā, see also picture].' (Vedabase)

 

 

 

 

 

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