Guest guest Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 The 14 Indras Each Manu rules during an eon called a Manvantara. 71 Manvantaras make up a Kalpa, a period corresponding to a day in the life of Brahma. Every Manvantara has 14 Indra that means with every Manvantra 14 Indras changes. Thae Markandye Rishi is said to have a complete age of one Kalpa and in a Puran on his name called "Markandey Puran" the exact age corresponding to the human age or solar year is described in details. The following list is according to Vishnu Purana(Chapters 3.1 and 3.2): Manvatara/Manu Indra Svayambhuva Yajna (Avatar of Vishnu) Swarochish Vipaschit Uttam Sushaanti Taamas Shibi Raivat Vibhu Chaakshush Manojav Shraaddhdev Purandar (the present Indra) Savarni Bali Daksha Saavarni Adbhut Brahma Saavarni Shanti Dharma Saavarni Vish Rudraputra Saavarni Ritudhaama Ruchi (Deva Saavarni) Devaspati Bhaum (Indra Saavarni) Suchi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indra#The_14_Indras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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