Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 25
Kāla-vibhāga: The Divisions of Time from Atom to Brahmā, and the Lord Beyond Time
मन्वन्तरेषु मनवस्तद्वंश्या ऋषय: सुरा: । भवन्ति चैव युगपत्सुरेशाश्चानु ये च तान् ॥ २५ ॥
manvantareṣu manavas tad-vaṁśyā ṛṣayaḥ surāḥ bhavanti caiva yugapat sureśāś cānu ye ca tān
Après la dissolution de chaque manvantara, le Manu suivant vient selon l’ordre, avec ses descendants qui gouvernent les divers mondes. Mais les sept grands sages, les devas tels qu’Indra et leurs suites —comme les Gandharvas— apparaissent en même temps que Manu.
There are fourteen Manus in one day of Brahmā, and each of them has different descendants.
FAQs
This verse states that in every manvantara the Manu, his descendants, the sages, the demigods, and the presiding Indra (with his followers) manifest together to administer the universe.
Because the Bhagavatam is explaining cosmic time and governance: each manvantara functions as a complete administrative cycle in which Manu’s law, the sages’ guidance, the devas’ services, and Indra’s leadership operate simultaneously.
It teaches that order and dharma are sustained through responsible leadership, wise counsel, and cooperative service—encouraging us to align our personal life with discipline, guidance, and devotion rather than chaos.