Progenitors
Prajapatis
Bhagavata Purana 3.12 lists the manasaputras. Counts vary across Manu Smriti and epic redactions, recorded as variant tradition on Brahma.
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Primary sources
Where this module draws from
- Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 3 · 12
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