Root-Manu
From Theosopedia
The Manu or progenitor that watches the evolution of humanity during the active period of a Round. His task is taken over by the Seed-Manu at the end of the Round, and the latter watches over the remaining seeds of life or ®ISHµAS during the period of dormancy or obscuration. See Manu.
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