Word

Manus

Sanskrit

मनुस्

IAST

manus

In General

Progenitors of the human race who were also its lawgivers and teachers

There are 14 Manvantaras in a day of Brahma; in each, a Manu rules. Universe is now passing through seventh mannuanthara and Vaivasvata Manu is the presiding Manu. Vaivasvata Manu had nine sons, Vena, Dhrishnu, Narishyan, Nabhaga, Ikshvaku, Karusha, Saryati, Prishadhru, Nabhagarishta and one daughter, Ila