俱舍論疏 8.10

English (machine translation) 8.10

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8.10

The Śāstra says: "Regarding the differences among the continents ... up to Uttarakuru." This clarifies the differences among the continents. Jambudvīpa derives its name from the [jambu] forest, being named the Continent of Jambu. Because their bodies are superior, it is named the Continent of Superior Bodies (Pūrvavideha). Because cattle are used in trade, it is named the Continent of Cattle-wealth (Aparagodānīya). Kuru is translated here as 'superior place,' because among the four continents this one is the most superior.

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俱舍論疏 — Classical Chinese