According to the Puranas, Brahma emerges from the navel of Lord Vishnu, seated on a lotus, symbolizing the unfolding of the cosmos. While he is often depicted with four heads, representing the four Vedas and the four directions, Advaita Vedanta sees Brahma as a personification of cosmic creation rather than the ultimate reality itself. In the non-dualistic view, Brahman (the infinite consciousness) is beyond all forms, including Brahma as a deity.

Brahma's role in creation is intricately linked to Maya (illusion). According to Advaita, creation is not an absolute reality but a projection of Brahman through Maya, just as dreams appear real to the dreamer but dissolve upon awakening. Brahma, as the Creator, is the aspect of Brahman that brings forth names, forms, and experiences within the cosmic play, yet he himself is ultimately governed by time and dissolution. This explains why Brahma is not worshipped as widely as Vishnu or Shiva—because in Advaita, the goal is not to be trapped within creation but to transcend it and realize the formless, eternal Brahman.

The lifespan of Brahma is said to be 100 Brahma years, equating to 311.04 trillion human years, after which the universe dissolves into the infinite Brahman, only to be recreated again in an eternal cycle. However, from the Advaitic standpoint, this cycle itself is an illusion (Mithya)—there is no real creation, sustenance, or destruction, as everything is only a superimposition on the non-dual Brahman. Just as waves arise and fall in the ocean, yet the ocean itself remains unchanged, the universe appears and dissolves within Brahman, which alone is unchanging, eternal, and absolute.

Thus, while Brahma symbolizes the creative power within the universe, the true Self (Atman) is beyond even Brahma, beyond creation and destruction. The goal of Vedanta is not to seek Brahma’s world (Brahmaloka) but to awaken to the realization that we were never separate from Brahman to begin with. In this sense, Brahma is a doorway to understanding the illusion of duality, and the journey beyond him leads to the ultimate truth—non-dual existence, pure awareness, and infinite bliss.

1. Chathur Yuga

• Krutha yuga – 17,28,000 human years
• Thretha yuga – 12,96,000 humanyears
• Dwapara yuga – 8,64,000 human years
• Kali yuga – 4,32,000 human years

2. Current Yuga

• Kali Yuga (as of year 2025)
• Kali Yuga age - 5125 human years

3. Chathur Yuga

• 43,20,000 human years

4. Manvantharam

• 71 Chathur yuga = 1 Manvantharam

5. Kalpam

• 14 Manvantharam = 1 Kalpam

6. Bramma Years

• 30 Kalpam = 1 Bramma month
• 12 Bramma month = 1 Bramma yea (360 days)
• Bramma 1 day time = 1 Kalpam (4.32 Billion human years)
• Bramma 1 night time = Pralayam (4.32 Billion human years)

7. Bramma life

• Bramma life span - 100 years
• Current age of Bramma - 50 years 1 day (as of year 2025)
• After 100 years - Mahapralayam (Mahalayam)
• Current Bramma name - Chathur mukha Bramma

14 Manvantharams

#	Manu English Name	Manu Sanskrit Name	Description
1	Svāyambhuva Manu	स्वायम्भुव मनुः	"Self-Born Manu" – Created directly by Brahma, father of human civilization.
2	Svārochiṣa Manu	स्वारोचिष मनुः	"Manu of Radiant Light" – Born from Surya’s brilliance, associated with light.
3	Uttama Manu	उत्तम मनुः	"Supreme Manu" – Represents the highest qualities of righteousness.
4	Tāmasa Manu	तामस मनुः	"Manu of Darkness" – Governs a period of struggle, ignorance, and renewal.
5	Raivata Manu	रैवत मनुः	"Manu of Wealth" – Associated with prosperity and abundance.
6	Chākṣuṣa Manu	चाक्षुष मनुः	"Eye of Knowledge" – Governs wisdom and knowledge.
7	Vaivasvata Manu	वैवस्वत मनुः	"Son of the Sun" – Our current Manu, son of Surya (the Sun god). Current manu. (2025)
8	Sāvarṇi Manu	सावर्णि मनुः	"Equal in Color" – Associated with balance and equality.
9	Dakṣa-Sāvarṇi Manu	दक्षसावर्णि मनुः	"Skillful Manu" – Known for wisdom and dharmic governance.
10	Brahma-Sāvarṇi Manu	ब्रह्मसावर्णि मनुः	"Manu of Brahma’s Lineage" – A divine ruler with Brahma’s knowledge.
11	Dharma-Sāvarṇi Manu	धर्मसावर्णि मनुः	"Righteous Manu" – Symbolizes justice and moral order.
12	Rudra-Sāvarṇi Manu	रुद्रसावर्णि मनुः	"Manu of Rudra (Shiva)" – Connected with Lord Shiva’s destructive power.
13	Deva-Sāvarṇi Manu	देवसावर्णि मनुः	"Celestial Manu" – Brings divine influence into human evolution.
14	Indra-Sāvarṇi Manu	इन्द्रसावर्णि मनुः	"Manu of Indra’s Age" – Rules a period of power and cosmic order.

30 Kalpams

#	Manu English Name	Manu Sanskrit Name	Description
1	Shveta Kalpa	श्वेत कल्पः	"White Kalpa" – Associated with purity and sattva guna. (Current Kalpa)
2	Nilalohita Kalpa	नीललोहित कल्पः	"Blue-Red Kalpa" – Represents Shiva's cosmic dance and duality.
3	Vamadeva Kalpa	वामदेव कल्पः	"Kalpa of Vamadeva" – Named after Lord Shiva's Vamadeva aspect.
4	Rathantara Kalpa	रथन्तर कल्पः	"Chariot Kalpa" – Related to Rathantara Saman (a sacred Vedic hymn).
5	Raurava Kalpa	रौरव कल्पः	"Terrifying Kalpa" – Symbolizes destruction and rebirth.
6	Deva Kalpa	देव कल्पः	"Celestial Kalpa" – A divine age dominated by gods and dharma.
7	Vrihat Kalpa	बृहद् कल्पः	"Great Kalpa" – Represents the vastness of cosmic time.
8	Kandarpa Kalpa	कन्दर्प कल्पः	"Love Kalpa" – Associated with Kamadeva, the god of love.
9	Sadya Kalpa	साध्य कल्पः	"Immediate Kalpa" – Indicates quick manifestation of cosmic events.
10	Ishana Kalpa	ईशान कल्पः	"Lord’s Kalpa" – Represents Ishana (a form of Shiva).
11	Tamah Kalpa	तमः कल्पः	"Darkness Kalpa" – Period of dissolution and ignorance.
12	Sarasvata Kalpa	सारस्वत कल्पः	"Wisdom Kalpa" – Dedicated to Goddess Sarasvati, knowledge flourishes.
13	Urdhva Kalpa	ऊर्ध्व कल्पः	"Upward Kalpa" – Represents spiritual elevation.
14	Gauri Kalpa	गौरी कल्पः	"Kalpa of Goddess Gauri" – Associated with Devi Parvati.
15	Rakta Kalpa	रक्त कल्पः	"Red Kalpa" – Symbolizes passion, energy, and sacrifice.
16	Pitavasa Kalpa	पीतवास कल्पः	"Yellow-Robed Kalpa" – Related to Lord Vishnu and dharmic rule.
17	Prabhuta Kalpa	प्रभूत कल्पः	"Prosperity Kalpa" – A time of abundance and peace.
18	Agneya Kalpa	आग्नेय कल्पः	"Fiery Kalpa" – Ruled by Agni, the fire god.
19	Soma Kalpa	सोम कल्पः	"Moon Kalpa" – Ruled by Soma (Chandra, the Moon god).
20	Bhava Kalpa	भव कल्पः	"Existence Kalpa" – Represents the continuity of creation.
21	Aushika Kalpa	औषिक कल्पः	"Herbal Kalpa" – A time of healing and Ayurveda.
22	Vairaja Kalpa	वैराज कल्पः	"Cosmic Ruler Kalpa" – Period of a divine cosmic emperor.
23	Goutamiya Kalpa	गौतमीय कल्पः	"Gautama’s Kalpa" – Associated with Sage Gautama’s wisdom.
24	Maheshvara Kalpa	महेश्वर कल्पः	"Great Lord’s Kalpa" – Dedicated to Maheshvara (Shiva).
25	Pundarika Kalpa	पुण्डरीक कल्पः	"Lotus Kalpa" – Symbolizes purity and divine consciousness.
26	Manav Kalpa	मानव कल्पः	"Human Kalpa" – Age of human development and civilization.
27	Surya Kalpa	सूर्य कल्पः	"Sun Kalpa" – Ruled by Surya (the Sun god), full of radiance.
28	Soma Suta Kalpa	सोमसुत कल्पः	"Son of Soma Kalpa" – Related to Chandra’s (Moon’s) lineage.
29	Bhavana Kalpa	भावना कल्पः	"Manifestation Kalpa" – A time when all desires materialize.
30	Pitru Kalpa	पितृ कल्पः	"Ancestors’ Kalpa" – Period honoring the Pitris (ancestral spirits).