#Thread SAPTARISHIS
The term ‘Saptarishi’ or Saptarshi (Sanskrit सप्तर्षि) refers to the “seven sages” or ‘Seven Rishis’ of Sanatan Dharm
Due to their yogic powers and powers of penance, they are said to have attained semi immortal status, they have an extremely long life span.
The Saptarishis (seven sages) are the seven Mind Born sons (Manasa Putra) of Brahma – The creator of universe. They live for a period of time known as a Manvantara (age of a Manu )
Each manvantara lasts for 306,720,000 years (852,000 divine years)
1 divine year = 360 solar years
852000 x 360 = 306,720,000 years = 1 Manvantara
and repeats 71 Yuga Cycles (world ages)
Each kalpa has 14 manvantaras, at the end of each Kalp there is a period of destruction (प्रलय,Pralay) which is led by Bhagwan Shiva
and after that it lies in a state of rest called the 'Night of Brahma'. After that Brahma starts his cycle of creation all over again and the newly appointed Sapta Rishis are given to the earth
The Cycle of Creation and destruction works forever like this.
The Saptarshi of the Current Manvantara, according to “Brihadaranyaka Upanishad”, are 👇🏼
• Atri
• Vashishta
• Kashyap
• Gautama
• Bharadwaja
• Vishwamitra
and Jamadagni.
The decedents of these seven sages are stated to be gotras.