MANALI

Mudra Rakshash had written in the sixth century by Visakha Datta mentions Kulute. Some assert the book was written in the fourth century. If Kulu or Kalute or Kulanta- pitha was the lands end Manali has been taken to be the area where the world began. The legend is well-known in the area and highly interesting. In different parts of the world the same type of mythology has grown as to the emergence of the human race.

There was a Great Deluge before the emergence of the new race of mankind.

The great sage Manu was warned of the impending calamity by a small fingerling (fish) that wanted protection in lieu of guiding what Manu should do to save himself. A boat was to be built and when the deluge overtakes Manu Maharaj should get into the boat with the seven other great sages (Sapta-Rishi) Kashyap, Attri, Vasishtha, Visvamitra, Gautam, Jamdagni and Bharadwaj.

[ Back ] [ Up ] [ Next ]