The Geography of the Puranas c7.s4.39
The Geography of the Purāṇas c7.s4.39
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c7.s4.39
From the above discussion it would appear that there is considerable confusion regarding the number, location and contents of various dvīpas in our ancient literature. This confusion has created difficulties in their identification and classification. However, there are a few basic facts which emerge from the preceding paragraphs and which could serve as a background for the study and recognition of Purāṇic dvīpas as regional units on the surface of the earth. These facts are as follows: