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Atri Muni was one of the mental sons of Brahmaji

Expressions researched:
"mental sons of Brahmaji" |"Atri from the eyes"

Srimad-Bhagavatam

SB Canto 1

Atri Muni was a great brāhmaṇa sage and was one of the mental sons of Brahmājī.
SB 1.9.6-7, Purport: Atri Muni was a great brāhmaṇa sage and was one of the mental sons of Brahmājī. Brahmājī is so powerful that simply by thinking of a son he can have it. These sons are known as mānasa-putras. Out of seven mānasa-putras of Brahmājī and out of the seven great brāhmaṇa sages, Atri was one. In his family the great Pracetās were also born. Atri Muni had two kṣatriya sons who became kings. King Arthama is one of them. He is counted as one of the twenty-one prajāpatis. His wife's name was Anasūyā, and he helped Mahārāja Parīkṣit in his great sacrifices.

SB Canto 3

SB 3.12.23, Translation: Nārada was born from the deliberation of Brahmā, which is the best part of the body. Vasiṣṭha was born from his breathing, Dakṣa from a thumb, Bhṛgu from his touch, and Kratu from his hand.
Atri was generated from Brahma's eyes.
SB 3.12.24, Translation: Pulastya was generated from the ears, Aṅgirā from the mouth, Atri from the eyes, Marīci from the mind and Pulaha from the navel of Brahmā.
Page Title:Atri Muni was one of the mental sons of Brahmaji
Compiler:Sahadeva
Created:09 of Nov, 2008
Totals by Section:BG=0, SB=3, CC=0, OB=0, Lec=0, Con=0, Let=0
No. of Quotes:3