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1. Swayambhuva Manvantara: (Son of Brahma)
  • Swayambhuva Manvantara: (Vishnu Purana - Amsha 3 - 1)
    - Incarnation: Yajna Avatara from (Prajapati Ruchi + Akuti)
    - Saptarshis: Bhrigu, Pulastya, Pulaha, Kratu, Angiras, Marici, Daksha, Atri and Vasishtha
    - Devas: Yamas
    - Sons: Priyavrata, Uttanapada
    - Daughters: Prasuti, Akuti

  • (1st Incarnation) Kumara Avatara: First, the Lord incarnated as the Kumaras and practised the difficult discipline of unbroken brahmacharya. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • Brahma → Rudra (from anger) -- (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 3 - Adhyaya 12 - 7 to 10)

  • (2nd Incarnation) Varaha Avatara: Second, the Lord assumed the form of a Boar and lifted the Earth from Rasatala. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • Brahma → Daksha (Prajapati) (1st birth) -- (from thumb) -- (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 3 - Adhyaya 12 - 22)

  • (3rd Incarnation) Narada Avatara: The Lord assumed the form of a Rishi and taught the Tantra of Devotion and Naishkarma Karma. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • Brahma → Dharma (Prajapati) -- (from Dakshina Stana where Narayana resides) -- (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 3 - Adhyaya 12 - 22)

  • Brahma → Kardama (Prajapati) -- (from shadow) -- (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 3 - Adhyaya 12 - 27)

  • Brahma → Swayambhuva Manu and Shatarupa -- (from body) -- (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 3 - Adhyaya 12 - 52 to 54)

  • (4th Incarnation) Nara-Narayana Avatara: Fourth, the Lord assumed the forms of Nara and Narayana Rishis and performed severe Tapas. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • (5th Incarnation) Kapila Avatara: Fifth, the Lord assumed the form of Kapila, a great Siddha, and imparted through Asuri the forgotten philosophy of Sankhya Yoga. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)
    - Sage Kardama: Swayambhuva Manu came to the hermitage of sage Kardama and gave his daughter Devahuti for marriage. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 3 - 21 to 22)

  • (6th Incarnation) Dattatreya Avatara: Sixth, the Lord assumed the form of Dattatreya, the son of sage Atri and Anasuya and taught the knowledge of Atman to Alarka, Prahlada and others. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • (7th Incarnation) Yajna Avatara: Seventh, the Lord incarnated as Yajna, the son of Prajapati Ruchi and Akuti, and held the position of Indra throughout the Swayambhuva Manvantara along with the Devas known as Yamas. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • (8th Incarnation) Rishabha Avatara: Eight, the Lord incarnated as Rishabha, the son of Nabhi and Meru and demonstrated the path of Dhiras (Paramahamshas). (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • (9th Incarnation) Prithu Avatara: Ninth, the Lord incarnated in the form of emperor Prithu at the request of the Rishis and milked the Earth of the Aushadhis. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)
    - King Prithu: Making Swayambhuva Manu the calf, king Prithu milked Aushadhis from Mother Earth. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 19 - 12)



Some Kings in the line of Uttanapada:
  • King Uttanapada from (Swayambhuva Manu + Shatarupa) (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 8 - 6)

  • King Dhruva from (Uttanapada + Suniti): Uttanapada installing Dhruva as king and retiring to forest. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 9 - 65 to 67)
    - Swayambhuva Manu prevented Dhruva from slaying the Guhyakas. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 11 - 6 to 35)
    - King Dhruva ruling the earth for 36000 years and going to divine abode. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 12 - 52)

  • King Utkala from (Dhruva): He was a knower of Atman and had no desire for the throne, so he was replaced by his younger brother Vatsara. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 13 - 6 to 11)

  • King Vatsara from (Dhruva + Bhrami) (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 13 - 11)

  • King Anga from (Ulmuka + Pushkarini) (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 13 - 17)
    - King Anga absconded due to his notorious son Vena. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 13 - 18)

  • King Vena from (Anga + Sunitha) (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 13 - 18)
    - Bhrigu and other sages installed the cruel Vena as king because without a king the people were becoming like animals. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 14 - 1 to 2)
    - Sages burning king Vena to death by Mantra due to his evil conduct. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 14 - 23 to 34)

  • King Prithu from (Vena): Sages churned the arms of Vena from where Prithu (incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and a lady (incarnation of Devi Lakshmi) emerged. The sages installed Prithu as king. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 15 - 1 to 21)

  • King Vijitashva from (Prithu): He gave certain provinces to his younger brothers to govern. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 24 - 1 to 2)

  • King Havirdhana from (Vijitashva + Nabhasvati): Havirdhana abandoned the kingdom being devoted to the Supreme Being. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 24 - 5 to 7)

  • King Barhishat or Prachinabarhis from (Havirdhana + Havirdhani): Barhishat was proficient in Vedic Yagna and came to be known as Prachinabarhis. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 24 - 8 to 10)

  • King Prachetas (ten sons together) from (Prachinabarhis + Shatadru) (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 24 - 13)
    - The Prachetas performed a long penance and then married the daughter of Trees. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 30 - 43 to 51)
    - After ruling the kingdom for sometime the Prachetas renounced their home and became ascetics. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 31 - 1 to 7)

  • Daksha (2nd birth) from (Prachetas + daughter of Trees). He is an incarnation of Daksha who was destroyed by Rudra. When the earlier creation was destroyed, this Daksha created during the Chakshusha Manvantara. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 30 - 48 to 50)


Some Kings in the line of Priyavrata:
  • King Priyavrata from (Swayambhuva Manu + Shatarupa) (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 8 - 6)
    - King Priyavrata who attained the knowledge of Atman through instruction from Narada took up kingship due to the instruction of Lord Brahma. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 5 - Adhyaya 1 - 1 to 22)
    - Swayambhuva Manu installed Priyavrata as king and retired from the world. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 5 - Adhyaya 1 - 22)
    - The seven Oceans are ruts of the chariot of Priyavrata which divided the earth into seven Islands. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 10 - Adhyaya 1 - 30 to 35)

  • King Agnidhra from (Priyavrata): After Priyavrata, his son Agnidhra ruled as king. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 5 - Adhyaya 2 - 1)

  • Nine kings: Nabhi, Kimpurusha, Harivarsha, Ilavrita, Ramyaka, Hiranmaya, Kuru, Bhadrashwa and Ketumala from (Agnidhra and apsara Purvachitti): They were appointed as kings to rule over the nine regions of Jambudweepa. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 5 - Adhyaya 2 - 19 to 20)

  • King Rishabha from (Nabhi + Merudevi): Lord Vishnu incarnated as Rishabha from Nabhi and Merudevi. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 5 - Adhyaya 3 - 16 to 20)
    - Nabhi installed Rishabha as king and went to Badariyashrama with Merudevi. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 5 - Adhyaya 4 - 4)

  • King Bharata from (Rishabha): Rishabha installed his eldest son Bharata as king and took to the life of Avadhuta. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 5 - Adhyaya 5 - 28)

  • King Gaya from (Nakta + Druti): King Gaya was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 5 - Adhyaya 15 - 1 to 16)


Creations by Daksha (1st birth): (through Prasuti)
  • (Manu Swayambhuva + Shatarupa) → Prasuti (daughter) -- (married to Prajapati Daksha) (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 3 - Adhyaya 12 - 56)

  • Daughters of Daksha (1st birth) + Prasuti (married to Dharma) (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 1 - 48 to 52)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Shraddha (son Subha)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Maitri (son Prasada)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Daya (son Abhaya)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Shanti (son Sukha)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Tushti (son Muda)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Pushti (son Smaya)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Kriya (son Yoga)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Unnati (son Darpa)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Buddhi (son Artha)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Medha (son Smriti)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Titiksha (son Kshema)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Hri (son Prasraya)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Murti → (sons Sri Nara-Narayana) (Incarnation) (Later Krishna-Arjuna)

  • Daughters of Daksha (1st birth) + Prasuti (married to Agni, Pitris and Rudra) (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 1 - 60 to 66)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Swaha (given to Agni) → (sons Pavaka, Pavamana and Shuci) → (45 descendants from 3 sons)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Swadha (given to Pitriloka Pitas: Agnishvattas, Barhishadas, Saumyas, Aajyapas) → (daughters Vayuna and Dharini)
    - (Daksha + Prasuti) → Sati (given to Rudra)


Daksha Yagna:
  • Devi Sati gave up her body during the yagna. Daksha (1st birth) and sage Bhrigu (1st birth) took part in this Yagna. Thus, the Yagna took place between the 1st and 2nd birth of Daksha and Bhrigu.


Creations by Daksha (2nd birth): (through Asikni)
  • Introductions:
    - King Parikshit asks about the details of creation of Daksha during the Swayambhuva Manvantara. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 4 - 1 to 2)
    - Daksha (2nd birth) born from Prachetas. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 4 - 16 to 17)
    - Daksha at first created through mental effort several creatures like Celestials, Asuras and Men, but the creation was not progressing satisfactorily. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 4 - 19 to 20)
    - Daksha went to Vindhya Mountain for penance. He worshipped the Lord with Hamsha-guhya Stotra. The Lord appeared and told Daksha to accept Asikni, the daughter of Prajapati Panchajana and create through her. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 4 - 20 to 54)

  • (Daksha + Asikni) → Haryashwas: Daksha at first created the Haryashwas through Asikni, but sage Narada made the Haryashwas embrace ascetic life. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 5 - 1 to 21)

  • (Daksha + Asikni) → Shabalashwas: Daksha then created the Shabalashwas through Asikni, but sage Narada made the Shabalashwas also embrace ascetic life. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 5 - 23 to 32)

  • Daksha cursed sage Narada that he will not have any permanent place and always keep wandering. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 5 - 34 to 44)

  • Daughters of Daksha + Asikni: 60 daughters (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 6 - 1 to 45)
    - 10 daughters married to Dharma: Bhanu, Lamba, Kakubha, Jami, Vishwa, Sadhya, Marutvati, Vasu, Muhurta and Sankalpa
    - 13 daughters married to Kashyapa: Aditi, Diti, Danu, Kashtha, Arishta, Saurasa, Ila, Muni, Krodhavasa, Tamra, Surabhi, Sarama and Timi
    - 27 daughters married to Chandra: The daughters are the Nakshatras
    - 2 daughters married to Bhuta: Sarupa and another daughter
    - 2 daughters married to Angiras: Swadha and Sati
    - 2 daughters married to Krishashwa: Archis and Dhishana
    - 4 daughters married to Kashyapa again: Vinata, Kadru, Patangi, Yamini

  • Progeny of Dharma: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 6 - 1 to 45)
    - Bhanu → Devarishabha → Indrasena
    - Lamba → Vidyota → Sthanayitnus (the presiding deity of the clouds)
    - Kakubha → Sankata → Kikata → Issues (Presiding over fortresses of the earth)
    - Jami → Swarga → Nandi
    - Vishwa → Vishwedevas
    - Sadhya → Sadhyas → Arthasiddhi
    - Marutvati → Marutvan and Jayanta (Partial manifestation of Lord Vishnu and was also known as Upendra)
    - Vasu → 8 Vasus (Drona, Prana, Dhruva, Arka, Agni, Dosha, Vasu and Vibhavasu)
    - Muhurta → Mauhurtikas (presiding deity of 20 Muhurtas)
    - Sankalpa → Sankalpa (presiding deity of manifestation) → Kama

  • Progeny of 8 Vasus: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 6 - 1 to 45)
    - (Drona + Abhimati) → Harsha, Shoka and Bhaya
    - (Prana + Urjasvati) → Saha, Ayu and Purojava
    - (Dhruva + Dharini) → Deities presiding over various cities and towns
    - (Arka + Vasana) → Tarsha and others
    - (Agni + Vasordhara) → Dravinaka and others
    - (Agni + Krittika) → Skanda → Vishakha and others
    - (Dosha + Sharvari) → Shishumara (part of Hari)
    - (Vasu + Angirasi) → Vishwakarma (architect of the celestial) → Chakshusha Manu from wife Akriti → Vishwas and Sadhyas (Devas)
    - (Vibhavasu + Usha) → Vyusta, Rochis and Atapa
    - Atapa → Panchayama (presiding deity of the day with five Yama periods)

  • Progeny of Kashyapa: from 13 daughters of Daksha: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 6 - 1 to 45)
    - (Kashyapa + Aditi) → (12 Adityas) Vivaswan, Aryama, Pusha, Tvashta, Savita, Bhaga, Dhata, Vidhata, Varuna, Mitra, Shakra and Urukrama (Vamana)
    - (Kashyapa + Diti) → (Daityas) Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 18)
    - (Kashyapa + Diti) → 49 Maruts who were converted to Devas by Indra (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 18)
    - (Kashyapa + Danu) → (Danavas) 61 issues like Dwimurdha, Shambara, Arishta, Hayagriva, Vibhavasu, Ayomukha, Shankushiras, Swarbhanu, Kapila, Aruna, Puloma, Vrishaparva, Ekachakra, Anutapana, Dhumrakesha, Virupaksha, Viprachitti and Durjaya; also Vaishwanara
    - (Kashyapa + Kashtha) → Horses and other single-hoofed Animals
    - (Kashyapa + Arishtha) → Gandharvas
    - (Kashyapa + Surasa) → Yatudhanas (Rakshasas)
    - (Kashyapa + Ila) → Vegetable Kingdom
    - (Kashyapa + Muni) → Apsaras
    - (Kashyapa + Krodhavasa) → Poisonous Snakes
    - (Kashyapa + Tamra) → Birds like Kites, Vultures and others
    - (Kashyapa + Surabhi) → Cows, Buffaloes and two-hoofed Animals
    - (Kashyapa + Sarama) → Wild Animals
    - (Kashyapa + Timi) → Aquatic Creatures

  • Progeny of Adityas: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 6 - 1 to 45)
    - (Vivasvan + Samjna) → Shraddha Deva (Vaivasvata Manu); twins Yama & Yami; and as a mare Ashwinidevas (Nasatyas)
    - (Vivasvan + Chaya) → Shani, Savarni Manu and daughter Tapati; Tapati married Samvarana
    - (Aryama + Matrika) → Charshanis (Brahma modelled human species according to them)
    - Pusha had no issues and was toothless
    - (Tvashta + Rachana) → Sannivesha and Vishwarupa
    -- Vishwarupa (whose mother Rachana was a Daitya) became the priest of the Devas for sometime when Brihapati left; Indra later killed Vishwarupa. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 7 to 9)
    -- Tvashta → produced from Yagna Vritra to kill Indra but who was killed by Indra with the Vajra from the bones of sage Dadhichi (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 9 to 13)

    The progeny of Adityas below is from (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 18)
    - (Savita + Prishni) → 3 daughters Savitri, Vyahriti etc.; and sons presiding over the sacrifices like Agnihotra, Pashu, Soma and Chaturmasya.
    - (Bhaga + Siddhi) → Mahima, Vibhu and Prabhu and daughter Ashish.
    - (Dhata + wives Kuhu, Sinivali, Raka and Anumati) → Sayam, Darsham, Prata and Purnamasa respectively
    - (Vidhata + Kriya) → Agni known as Purishyas
    - (Varuna + Charshani) → Bhrigu (2nd birth)
    - Varuna → Sage Valmiki was also a son of Varuna
    - Mitra and Varuna → Sages Agastya and Vasishtha (2nd birth) (Urvashi incident)
    - (Mitra + Revati) → Utsarga, Arishta and Pippala
    - (Indra + daughter of Puloma) → Jayanta, Rishabha and Middhusha
    - (Vamana + Kirti) → Brihacchloka → sons like Saubhaga and others

  • Progeny of Daityas: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 18)
    - (Hiranyakashipu + Kayadhu d/o Jambha) → Samhlada, Anuhlada, Hlada and Prahlada; daughter Simhika who was married to Viprachitti and had son Rahu.
    - (Samhlada + Kriti) → Panchajana
    - (Hlada + Dhamani) → Vatapi and Ilvala
    - (Anuhlada + Surmya) → Bashkala and Mahisha
    - Prahlada → Virochana
    - (Virochana + Devi) → Bali
    - (Bali + Ashanaya) → 100 children including Bana

  • Progeny of Danavas: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 6 - 1 to 45)
    - Swarbhanu → Suprabha (daughter) was married to Namuchi
    - Vrishaparva → Sharmishtha (daughter) was married to Yayati (son of Nahusha)
    - Vaishwanara → Upadanavi, Hayashira, Puloma and Kalaka as daughters
    -- Upadanavi was married to Hiranyaksha
    -- Hayashira was married to Kratu
    -- Puloma and Kalaka was married to Kashyapa Prajapati by the direction of Lord Brahma; two clan of Danavas known as Paulomas and Kalakeyas (Nivatakavachas) numbering 60000 was born
    - (Viprachitti + Simhika) → Rahu and 100 sons known collectively as Ketus; Rahu became a Graha

  • Progeny of Chandra: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 6 - 1 to 45)
    Chandra had no issues since he was cursed by Daksha

  • Progeny of Bhuta: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 6 - 1 to 45)
    - (Bhuta + Sarupa) → Rudras of which prominent eleven are: Raivata, Aja, Bhava, Bhima, Vama, Ugra, Vrishakapi, Ajaikapat, Ahirbhdhnya, Bahurupa and Mahan
    - (Bhuta + 2nd wife) → Fierce attendants of Rudra known as Vinayakas and Pretas

  • Progeny of Angiras: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 6 - 1 to 45)
    - (Angiras + Swadha) → Pitris
    - (Angiras + Sati) → Atharvangiras (presiding over the fourth Veda)

  • Progeny of Krishashwa: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 6 - 1 to 45)
    - (Krishashwa + Archis) → Dhumrakesha
    - (Krishashwa + Dhishana) → Vedashiras, Devala, Vayuna and Manu

  • Progeny of Kashyapa (Tarkshya) from 4 daughters of Daksha: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 6 - Adhyaya 6 - 1 to 45)
    - (Kashyapa + Vinata or Suparna) → Garuda and Aruna
    - (Kashyapa + Kadru) → Serpents
    - (Kashyapa + Patangi) → Birds (Patangas)
    - (Kashyapa + Yamini) → Locusts



2. Swarocisha Manvantara: (Son of Agni)
  • Swarocisha Manvantara: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 1)
    - Incarnation: Vibhu Avatara from (Sage Vedasiras + Tushita)
    - Saptarshis: Urjastambha and others
    - Indra: Rochana
    - Devas: Tushita and others
    - Sons: Dyuman, Sushena, Rochishman and others

  • King Suratha: King Suratha of Caitra dynasty ruled over the world during the Swarocisha Manvantara. He became the Savarni Manu by the grace of Devi. (Devi Mahatmya - Adhyaya 1 - 1 to 4)


3. Auttami Manvantara: (Uttama Manu) (Son of Priyavrata)
  • Auttami Manvantara: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 1)
    - Incarnation: Satyasena Avatara from (Prajapati Dharma + Sunrita)
    - Saptarshis: Pramada and other sons of Vasishtha
    - Indra: Satyajit
    - Devas: Satyas, Vedasrutas and Bhadras (Satyavratas)
    - Sons: Pavana, Srinjaya, Yajnahotra and others (seven sons)


4. Tamasa Manvantara: (Son of Priyavrata)
  • Tamasa Manvantara: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 1)
    - Incarnation: Hari Avatara from (Harimedhas + Harini)
    - Saptarshis: Jyotidharma and others
    - Indra: Trisikha
    - Devas: Satyakas, Haris and Viras (Vaidhritas)
    - Sons: Prithu, Khyati, Nara, Ketu and others (ten sons)

  • Gajendra Moksha event (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 2 to 4)


5. Raivata Manvantara: (Son of Priyavrata)
  • Raivata Manvantara: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 5)
    - Incarnation: Vaikuntha Avatara from (Shubhra + Vikuntha)
    - Saptarshis: Hiranyaroma, Vedasiras, Urshvabahu and others
    - Indra: Vibhu
    - Devas: Bhutarayas
    - Sons: Arjuna, Vindhya, Bali and others

  • Lord created the abode Vaikuntha in answer to the prayer of consort Ramaa. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 5)


6. Cakshusha Manvantara: (Son of Cakshusha)
  • Cakshusha Manvantara: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 5)
    - Incarnation: Ajita Avatara from (Vairaja + Sambhuti) who assumed the form of Kurma Avatara
    - Saptarshis: Havishman, Viraka and others
    - Indra: Mantradruma
    - Devas: Aapya and others
    - Sons: Puru, Purusha and Sudyumna

  • Daksha reborn: Daksha was reborn as the son of the Prachetas and the daughter of Trees. He created beings in the Cakshusha Manvantara. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 4 - Adhyaya 30 - 43 to 51)

  • (10th Incarnation) Matsya Avatara: During the deluge of the Chakshusha Manvantara, the Lord assumed the form of Matsya and hauled the boat of (future) Vaivasvata Manu. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • (11th Incarnation) Kurma Avatara: Eleventh, the Lord assumed the form of a Kurma on whose back the Mandara Mountain rested during the Samudra Manthana. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)
    - Kurma Avatara of Lord Vishnu during Samudra Manthana. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 7 - 1 to 12)
    - Lord Vishnu pressing the Mandara Mountain from top during Samudra Manthana. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 7 - 12)
    - Lord Shiva drinking the Kalakuta (Halahala) poison during Samudra Manthana. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 7 - 18 to 46)
    - Devi Lakshmi emerging during Samudra Manthana and choosing Lord Vishnu as husband. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 8 - 8 to 29)

  • (12th Incarnation) Dhanvantari Avatara: Twelfth, the Lord assumed the form of Dhanvantari (who emerged with Amrita). (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)
    - Dhanvantari Avatara of Lord Vishnu during Samudra Manthana. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 8 - 31 to 35)

  • (13th Incarnation) Mohini Avatara: Thirteenth, the Lord assumed the form of Mohini to make the Devas drink the Amrita and delude the Asuras. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)
    - Mohini Avatara of Lord Vishnu during Samudra Manthana. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 8 - 41 to 46 --- to Adhyaya 9)

  • (14th Incarnation) Narasimha Avatara: Fourteenth, the Lord assumed the form of Narasimha and tore open the chest of the powerful Asura like a mat-maker splits the reeds of mat. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)



7. Vaivasvata Manvantara: (Shraddhadeva) (Son of Vivasvan or Surya deva) {Current Manvantara}
  • Vaivasvata Manvantara: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 13)
    - Incarnation: Vamana Avatara from (Kashyapa + Aditi)
    - Saptarshis: Kashyapa, Atri, Vasishtha, Vishwamitra, Gautama, Jamdagni and Bharadwaja
    - Indra: Purandara
    - Devas: Adityas, Vasus, Rudras, Vishwedevas, Maruts, Ashwinidevas and Ribhus
    - Sons: Ikshwaku, Nabhaga, Dhrishta, Sharyati, Narishyanta, Nabhaga, Dishta, Karusha, Prishadhra and Vasuman

  • (15th Incarnation) Vamana Avatara: Fifteenth, the Lord assumed the form of Vamana and approached the sacrifice of king Bali for three feet of land but to actually take back the three worlds. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • (16th Incarnation) Parashurama Avatara: Sixteenth, the Lord assumed the form of Parashurama and destroyed the Kshatriyas twenty-one times, being highly angry for their persecution of Brahmanas. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • (17th Incarnation) Vyasa Avatara: Seventeenth, the Lord assumed the form of Vyasa from sage Parashara and Satyavati, and divided the Vedas to suit the diminished intelligence of the people of that age. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • (18th Incarnation) Rama Avatara: Taking the form of human being as Ramachandra, the Lord achieved the work of the Devas and did many wonderful acts like building a bridge across the Ocean. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)
    - Sri Rama (24th Treta Yuga): Ravana met Sri Rama and was vanquished along with his clan during the 24th Treta Yuga. (Vayu Purana - Adhyaya 70 - 48)

  • (19th Incarnation) Balarama Avatara: In the Nineteenth and Twentieth Incarnation, the Lord assumed the forms of Rama and Krishna in the dynasty of Yadus to lighten the burden of the earth. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • (20th Incarnation) Krishna Avatara: In the Nineteenth and Twentieth Incarnation, the Lord assumed the forms of Rama and Krishna in the dynasty of Yadus to lighten the burden of the earth. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • (21st Incarnation) Buddha Avatara: During the Kali Yuga, the Lord will incarnate as Buddha in the land of Kikata as the son of Ajana to delude the enemies of the Devas. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)

  • (22nd Incarnation) Kalki Avatara: During the Sandhya of Kali Yuga, when the kings have become degenerate, the Lord will incarnate as Kalki as the son of brahmana Vishnuyasas. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 1 - Adhyaya 3 - 6 to 25)



8. Savarni Manvantara: (Son of Vivaswan + Chaya)
  • Savarni Manvantara: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 13)
    - Incarnation: Saarvabhauma Avatara from (Devaguhya + Saraswati)
    - Saptarshis: Galava, Diptiman, Parashurama, Ashwatthama, Kripa, Rishyashringa and Vedavyasa
    - Indra: Bali (son of Virochana)
    - Devas: Sutapasa, Viraja and Amritaprabha
    - Sons: Nirmoka, Virajaksha and others

  • Savarni Manu: King Suratha of Caitra dynasty ruled over the world during the Swarocisha Manvantara. He became the Savarni Manu by the grace of Devi. (Devi Mahatmya - Adhyaya 1 - 1 to 4)


9. Daksha-Savarni Manvantara: (Son of Varuna)
  • Daksha-Savarni Manvantara: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 13)
    - Incarnation: Rishabha Avatara from (Ayushman + Ambudhara)
    - Saptarshis: Dyutiman and others
    - Indra: Adbhuta
    - Devas: Para, Marichagarbha and others
    - Sons: Bhutaketu, Diptiketu and others


10. Brahma-Savarni Manvantara: (Son of Upashloka)
  • Brahma-Savarni Manvantara: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 13)
    - Incarnation: Vishwakshena Avatara from (Vishwashrik + Vishuchi)
    - Saptarshis: Havishman, Sukriti, Satya, Jaya, Murti and others
    - Indra: Shambhu
    - Devas: Suvasana, Viruddha and others
    - Sons: Bhurishena and others


11. Dharma-Savani Manvantara:
  • Dharma-Savani Manvantara: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 13)
    - Incarnation: Dharmasetu Avatara from (Aryaka + Vaidhritaa)
    - Saptarshis: Charunas and others
    - Indra: Vaidhrita
    - Devas: Vihangamas, Kamagamas and Nirvanaruchayas
    - Sons: Satyadharma and others (ten sons)


12. Rudra-Savarni Manvantara:
  • Rudra-Savarni Manvantara: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 13)
    - Incarnation: Swadhama Avatara from (Satyasahas + Sunrita)
    - Saptarshis: Tapomurti, Tapaswi, Agnidhraka and others
    - Indra: Ritadharma
    - Devas: Harita and others
    - Sons: Devavan, Upadeva, Devashreshta and others (ten sons)


13. Deva-Savarni Manvantara:
  • Deva-Savarni Manvantara: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 13)
    - Incarnation: Yogeshwara Avatara from (Devahotra + Brihati)
    - Saptarshis: Nirmoka, Tattwadarsha and others
    - Indra: Divaspati
    - Devas: Sukarma, Sutrama and others
    - Sons: Chitrasena, Vichitra and others


14. Indra-Savarni Manvantara:
  • Indra-Savarni Manvantara: (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 8 - Adhyaya 13)
    - Incarnation: Brihadbhanu Avatara from (Satrayana + Vitana)
    - Saptarshis: Agni, Bahu, Suchi, Suddha, Magadha and others
    - Indra: Suchi
    - Devas: Pavitras, Chakshushas and others
    - Sons: Urugambhira, Buddhi and others


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