Shloka 19
Manvantara Enumerations Begin: Svāyambhuva’s Austerity, Yajñapati’s Protection, and the Avatāras up to Hari
Gajendra Prelude
स्वारोचिषो द्वितीयस्तु मनुरग्ने: सुतोऽभवत् । द्युमत्सुषेणरोचिष्मत्प्रमुखास्तस्य चात्मजा: ॥ १९ ॥
svārociṣo dvitīyas tu manur agneḥ suto ’bhavat dyumat-suṣeṇa-rociṣmat pramukhās tasya cātmajāḥ
Svārociṣa, the son of Agni, became the second Manu. His sons were headed by Dyumat, Suṣeṇa, and Rociṣmat, among others.
manvantaraṁ manur devā manu-putrāḥ sureśvaraḥ ṛṣayo ’ṁśāvatāraś ca hareḥ ṣaḍ vidham ucyate
FAQs
Svārociṣa is described here as the second Manu, born as the son of Agni, and he presides over the second manvantara.
It states that Svārociṣa Manu had sons, with Dyumat, Suṣeṇa, and Rociṣmān named as prominent among them.
By reflecting on the vast cycles of time described in the Bhāgavatam, one gains detachment from temporary worldly events and strengthens faith in dharma and devotion across changing ages.