I made this note specifically to study those who wrote the Dharma Soothra-s and Dharma Shaasthra. That is, Apasthamba, Gauthama, Baudhaayana and Vasishta; and the Smrithi texts attributed to Manu, Yaajnavaalkya, Naarada and Vishnu.
- Saptharishis
- According to Jaiminiya Braahmana of Saama Veda (Verses 2.218–221)
- Agastya, Atri, Bhardwaja, Gautama, Jamadagni, Vashistha, and Vishvamitra
- According to Brihad Aranyaka Upanishad of Yajur Veda (Verse 2.2.6)
- Atri, Bharadvaja, Gautama, Jamadagni, Kashyapa, Vashistha, and Vishvamitra
- According to Gopatha Braahmana of Atharva Veda (Verse 1.2.8)
- Vashistha, Vishvamitra, Jamadagni, Gautama, Bharadvaja, Gungu, Agastya, and Kashyapa.
- Others
- Bhrigu, Angiras
- According to Jaiminiya Braahmana of Saama Veda (Verses 2.218–221)
Saptharishis differ by the Manavanthara, and they are mind borns of Brahma. A Manavanthara or reign of Manu is a timeline that lasts for 71 Yuga Cycles, and there are 14 of them in a Kalpa. Each Manavanthara is followed and the first is preceded by a Manavanthara Sandhya that lasts for the duration of a Sathya Yuga. During a Manavanthara Sandhya, the Bhoo Loka is submerged in water.
In each Manavanthara, the Saptharishis, an Indra, a Manu and sons of Manu (kings) are created. Each Manavanthara is marked by the Manu that rules over it. In Malsya Puraana, there is a story abou the current Manu building a boat to rescue the Saptharishis from a flood.
- Others
- Yaajnavaalkya: In Raamaayana and Mahaa Bhaaratha