Manu (Hinduism)

In Hindu mythology, Manu is a title accorded the progenitor of humankind during an eon called a Manvantara . 14 Manvantaras make up a Kalpa, a period corresponding to a day in the life of Brahma; each Manvantara is headed by a Manu, the 14 of which are:

1. Svayambhuva Manu
2. Svaracisa Manu
3. Uttama Manu
4. Tamasa Manu
5. Raivata Manu
6. Caksusa Manu
7. Vaivasvata Manu
8. Savarni Manu
9. Daksa Savarni Manu
10. Brahma Savarni Manu
11. Dharma Savarni Manu
12. Rudra Savarni Manu
13. Deva Savarni Manu
14. Indra Savarni Manu

As of 2004, we are in the 7th Manvantara headed by Vaivasvata Manu.

See also: Metrics of time in Hinduism