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'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 at the present moment 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 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].

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 Manus tenth who is known as Vasumân [or Kavi] [see also 9.1: 11-12]. (Vedabase)

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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].

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]. (Vedabase)

Text 5

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

Kasyâpa, Atri, Vasishta, Vis'vâmitra, Gautama, Jamadagni and Bharadvâja are known as the seven sages mentioned before. (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.

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

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

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].

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

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. (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.

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. (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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

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. (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.

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. (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.

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

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. (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.

From Âyusmân 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. (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 tenth Manu will be Brahma-savârni, son of Upas'loka; his sons will be Bhûrishena and others and the twice-born will be headed by Havismân. (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].

Havismân, 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]. (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.

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. (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.

The Manu Dharmasâvarni will indeed be the eleventh to appear in the future as a master of the soul and Sathyadharma and others will be his ten sons. (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 and Nirvânarucis are the demigods and Vaidhrita is their Indra; the seven sages are Aruna and others. (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.

Born from the womb of Vaidhrtâ as the son of Âryaka will a partial incarnation of the Lord known as Dharmasetu then 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.

Rudra-savârnî, o King, will appear as the twelfth Manu and Devavân, Upadeva and Devas'restha and others will be 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 that period will Ritadhâmâ be the Indra, will the demigods be headed by the Haritas and will the sages be Tapomûrti, Tapasvî, Âgnîdhraka and others. (Vedabase)

Text 29

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

By Satyasahâ begotten from Sunritâ will the almighty Svadhâmâ, a partial incarnation of the Lord, rule the period of that Manu. (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 of advancement to the soul will be Deva-savârnî and Citrasena, Vicitra and others will be Deva-savârnî's flesh and blood. (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.

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. (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.

As the son of Devahotra will, as the benefactor of Divaspati [the Indra], from the womb of Brihatî, Yogeshvara appear as a partial incarnation of the Lord. (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 Manu known as Indra-savârnî will be the fourteenth and of his semen will Uru, Gambhîra, Budha and others be born. (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 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. (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.

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. (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, the estimate 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].' (Vedabase)