Manu is the instigator of the humanity. He is the first person to appear in the world after each period of universal destruction. Dwipas are insular continents described in Vishnu Purana. There are seven main Dwipas or mythological islands associated with seven seas. Patala is the infernal regions, inhabited by Nagas or serpents, Daityas, Danavas, Yakshas, and others. Patala loka is the lowest land, or plane of existence, in Hindu philosophy. Manwantaras is an astronomical period of time measurement. The word Manwantara means the life span of a particular Manu. Rakshasas are the giants and the descendants of Pulastya, through Rakshas. Meru is said to be a high table land Meru of Tartary situated to the north of the Himalaya range. It is considered extremely sanctified by Hindus, emblematic of Lord Vishnu, obtained in hard rock form in Nepal. Kubera is the Lord of Wealth and the God-king of the semi-divine Yakshas in Hindu mythology. He is the king of the yakshas (nature spirits) and the God of wealth. Kuvalayaswa is the son of Vrihadaswa and a prince of the Solar race. Sagara is one of the greatest kings of Suryavansha in the Satya Yuga. Concept of Earth has been elaborately discussed in the Vishnu Purana. It has been said that Earth comprises several rivers, mountains, islands, trees and some countries. Vishnu Purana has described the origin and position of the number of rivers and mountains that are present on this universe. Matanga is a Brahman referred in the Dasakumara who was killed while trying to preserve the life of another Brahman. Chariot is said to be the rath, referred in the Puranas and is said to be possessed by the Gods. Balarama is the elder brother of Lord Krishna who is chiefly important in the Jagannath tradition as one of the triad deities. Legends consider Balarama as an avatar of Shesha the companion of Vishnu. Vithoba is a holy sage of Maharashtra and Karnataka and is considered as one of the forms of Lord Vishnu. Rukmakavacha is a Yadava prince and the son of Siteyas. Sanskriti is a son of Nara and a descendant of Bharata. Prachinaverhis was the eldest of the six sons of Havirdhana. Prithu was the son of Vena. He was a great king. With the coming of Prithu as a king all tyrannies and troubles had vanished. Prithu as a king was also a great provider. Prativyoman was a prince, the son of Vatsavyuha, of the family of Ikshvaku. Jayasena is the son of Adina and one of the descendants of Kuru. Nimi was one of the three distinguished sons of Ikshvaku. Dhruva is the name of a polar star. Prachinvat was the son of Janamejaya and the grandson of Puru. Ripu and Ripunjaya are the two sons of Slishti by his wife Suchchaya. Samudra Manthan means the stirring of the ocean of milk and is an important legendary story. Sanhlada is the youngest of the four sons of demon Hiranyakasipu. Sanku is one of the nine sons of king Ugrasena. Sasavinda is the Lord of fourteen great gems and the son of Chitrarathra. |