Manu (Sanskrit: मनु) is a term found with various meanings in Hinduism. In early texts, it refers to the archetypal man, or the first man (progenitor of humanity). The Sanskrit term for 'human', मनुष्य (IAST: manuṣya) or मानव (IAST: mānava) means 'of Manu' or 'children of Manu'. [1]

2025年4月4日 · Manu, in the mythology of India, the first man, and the legendary author of an important Sanskrit law code, the Manu-smriti (Laws of Manu). The name is cognate with the Indo-European “man” and also has an etymological connection with the Sanskrit verb man-, “to think.”

2024年9月26日 · In Hindu mythology, Manu holds a significant place as the first man, the progenitor of humanity, and a central figure in various creation narratives. His story intertwines with themes of creation, morality, and the cyclical nature of existence.

“Manu [i.e. the historical Manu of ancient India, described in “The Theosophical Glossary” as “The great Indian legislator. . . . the first Legislator, almost a Divine Being.”] declares himself created by Viraj, or Vaiswanara, (the Spirit of Humanity), which means that his Monad emanates from the never resting Principle in the ...

2023年12月21日 · What Does Manu Mean? Manu, according to Hindu mythology, is the name given to the progenitor of humanity. Manu is believed to be the first to appear during the beginning of each kalpa (or “aeon”) and after the destruction of the universe. In the Bhagavad Gita, each kalpa is considered to be a period of 4,320 million human years.

2023年7月10日 · The first man of the world was Swayambhuva Manu and the first woman was Shatarupa. All the people of the world originated from the children of this first man and first woman. Being the son of Manu, they were called Manav.

The meaning of MANU is the progenitor of the human race and giver of the religious laws of Manu according to Hindu mythology.

Manu himself was a mythical character, the first man, who was transformed into a king by the great god Brahma because of his ability to protect the people. The fact that the ancient Indians attributed the beginnings of kingship and social classes to the first man is evidence that they themselves recognized the antiquity of these institutions.

2024年10月24日 · Manu, the legislator and saint, the son of Brahma, or a personification of Brahma himself, the creator of the world and progenitor of mankind; the name is however a generic term. and in every Kalpa or interval from creation to creation, there are fourteen successive Manus presiding over the universe for the period of a Manwantara, respectively ...

What is Manu Smriti? Manu Smriti is the first Code of Law created for Humans. It is known as “Manav Dharma Shastra.” It deals with the various aspects of social and moral conduct of a person living in a civilized society. How did the Manu Smriti get transmitted? ‘Smriti’ means ‘something carried in memory / remembered.’