According to Hindu tradition and scriptures such as the Matsya Purana, the first man and woman were Svayambhuva Manu and his wife Shatarupa. They are believed to have been directly created by the divine entity Brahma, the creator in Hinduism. Svayambhuva Manu is considered the progenitor of humanity, and Shatarupa, his wife, is regarded as the first woman.
Svayambhuva Manu and Shatarupa are said to have been formed
from two sides of Brahma, making them the ancestors of all human beings
according to Hindu tradition. Together, they had five children: Priyavrata,
Uttanapada, Akuti, Prasuti, and Devahuti.
Of their children, Prasuti married Daksha, a prominent
figure in Hindu scriptures known for his role in conducting a yajna
(sacrificial ritual) that led to a significant conflict with the god Shiva.
Sati, the consort of Shiva, was one of the daughters of Daksha.
Uttanapada, another child of Svayambhuva Manu and Shatarupa,
married Suneeti, and their son was Dhruva, a revered figure known for his
steadfast devotion to Vishnu and for becoming the pole star (Dhruva Nakshatra)
after his celestial ascent.
These ancient mythological figures play significant roles in
Hindu cosmology and serve as the foundational characters in various Hindu
texts, symbolizing the origin and evolution of humanity according to Hindu
beliefs.