2. Jyotish Shastra – As a system
Jyotish (Vedic), the Hindu system of astrology, is based on
the movement of planets with respect to stars and it
includes zodiac signs as well. According to it, there are
twenty-eight constellations (Nakshatras) made up of
twelve zodiac signs (Rashis), nine planets (Ghrahas) and
twelve Houses (Bhavas). These various elements of
Jyotish Shastra represent different aspects of human life.
3. Brahma, the creator, creates and destroys the universe cyclically. The life of
Brahma is 120 divine years called Mahakalpa.
Everyday he creates 14 Manus one by one and they create and control the
world. So there are fourteen Manus in one divine day called Kalpa of Brahma.
The life of each Manu is called Manvantara and it has 71 eras of four quarters.
Each quarter is has four Yugas – Krita or Satya, Treta, Dvapara and Kali.
4. The Vedic Units of Time – Macro level
SATYUG 4,32,000 YEARS X 4 = 17,28,000 YEARS
TRETA 4,32,000 YEARS X 3 = 12,96,000 YEARS
DWAPAR 4,32,000 YEARS X 2 = 8,64,000 YEARS
KALIYUG 4,32,000 YEARS X 1 = 4,32,000 YEARS
1 MAHAYUG (GRAND TOTAL OF ALL THE YUGAS) = 4,320,000 YEARS
71 MAHAYUG = 43,20,000X71 = 1 MANVANTAR
1 MANVANTAR = 30,6720,000 YEARS
14 MANVANTAR = 4,294,080,000 YEARS
(There are 14 Manvantars)
The earth remains submerged in the water for the period of 8,64,000 years i.e. half
the number of Satyug, before the start of each Manvantar, it also remains
submerged in the water for the same number of years, i.e. 8,64,000 years, after
the completion of each Manvantar.
