A manvantara, in Hindu cosmology, is a cyclic period of time identifying the duration, reign, or age of a Manu, the progenitor of mankind. In each manvantara, seven Rishis, certain deities, an Indra, a Manu, and kings (sons of Manu) are created and perish.
Each manvantara is distinguished by the Manu who rules/reigns over it, of which we are currently in the seventh manvantara of fourteen, which is ruled by Vaivasvata Manu.
Manvantara Theory aptly describes in symbolical language how formation of Solar System might have taken place. Although there are many scientific theories regarding the manner of emergence of Solar System, yet all of them can be “divided into two broad categories”:
1. Those which favour a gradual evolutionary process, and
2.Those associated with hypothetical encounter of the Sun with a Star in the distant past Manvantara Theory of Evolution is in agreement with the first category of theories and to be more exact with the Proto-planet Theory.
The story of manvantaras is the story of creation through symbol and my interpretation thereof presents a coherent picture of evolution of Solar System and the Earth and life thereon etc., which compares favourably with the scientific views on the subject as regards:
1. The sequence of events in evolution of the Solar System.
2. The formation of Solar System thousands of millions of years ago.
3. The emergence of Man millions of years ago.
4. The ultimate dissolution of the Earth and the Sun.
5. The time of emergence of conspicuous life in abundance.
6. The fact that manvantaras compare, in a general sense, with geological eras.
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