A. Royden D'souza

Raivata was born in the ancient lineage of Priyavrata, son of the first Manu, Svāyambhuva. But unlike his forefathers, Raivata was not born in a hermitage or palace. He was born on a mountain peak, where the wind rang like a crystal bell.

In the line of the first Manu, Svāyambhuva, there was a son named Priyavrata. Priyavrata had a brother—Uttānapāda, father of the famous king Dhruva. From this same lineage emerged a child destined to become the next Manu. Uttama Manu.