[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c8.2292 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.2292 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.2292 - **Language:** English ### [c8.2292](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2292) 4. Somapā (s). They are the sons of the sage Bhṛgu and are the manes of brahmins. 5. Havirbhuk (s). The sage Aṅgiras is the father of these Pitṛs who are the manes of Kṣatriyas. 6. Ājyapā (s). These are the sons of the sage Pulastya and are the manes of Vaiśyas. 7. Sukālika (s). Sons of the sage Vasiṣṭha, these Pitṛs are the manes of the Śūdras. - [Previous: c8.2291](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2291) - [Next: c8.2293](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2293) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2292](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2292) · Pramāṇa