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Manus. The Primary Manu, as indicated earlier, arose from the Sun, as do
the others who are seven in number. Each of them in turn produces seven
other Manus, who guide the evolution of seven root-races, each with seven
sub-races. There are thus 49 root-races during one full course of evolution. A
number of cycles take place during the total evolutionary period between the
beginning and the dissolution of the universe. The Manus who assist the
evolutionary process of the universe derive their ultimate authority and
power from the Solar Deity.
In order to arouse the subtlest potential inherent in Life, the seven ever
youthful ascetics — Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana> Asuri, Kapila, Barhu
and Panchashika — and the seven ancient Rishis — Gotama, Bharadwaja,
Vishwamitra, Jamadagni, Vasishtha, Kashyapa and Atri — along with
Prajapatis and Manus are ever engaged in creation. They work under the
seven principles represented by the seven emanations of the Sun, taking their
direction, authority and power from the Solar Deity himself.
Terrestrial evolution provides the necessary conditions under which the
spiritual power in man can blossom to its fullness. At each stage of
evolution, such solar representatives radiate their influence so that the
cosmic and psychic principles gradually blossom and reach their perfection.
After the course of evolution extending over several Manwantaras and
Kalpas dissolution takes place. The twelve Adityas shine in their effulgence
once more before everything merges in Aditi, the cosmic perpetual motion.
This explanation of the solar allegory represents but a fragment of the inner
knowledge hidden in the exoteric literature on the Sun. But even a
superficial study of such mythological references shows the supreme
importance of the Sun. The Sun is the basis of the origin, maintenance and
dissolution of the manifestation. He is the unity in the trinity. He is the most
ancient, the primeval cause of manifestation, the deity who nourishes it and
in whom it finally merges.
The Sun is meaningfully represented as a circle with a central point. Hindu
mythology elaborates this basic idea and gives various descriptions of the
mystic processes involved in manifestation. The rhythmic radiation of lifegiving
energy leading to birth, growth, and decay with seven positive and
seven negative realms of existence arises from the Sun. The Sun governs the
ruling dynasties of men as well as eminent human beings who show the
divine spark within them. The Sun on the subjective plane stands for the
Inner Immortal Ruler. In the working of the solar radiation the septenary
principle is of supreme importance. As long as the solar benediction exists
there is life; on its withdrawal life ceases. The solar influence always arouses
the life-force on the inside, at the central core of the being, and from it the