The Geography of the Puranas c7.s5.39

The Geography of the Purāṇas c7.s5.39

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c7.s5.39

According to the Buddhists of Ceylon, Meru is said to be of the same diameter throughout (i.e. cylindrical). Those of Nepal conceive it to be shaped like a drum. The description of Meru and its surrounding mountains, as given in the Brahmāṇḍa is exactly the same as in the Vāyu.

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Brahmāṇḍapurāṇa — Vyāsa, Sanskrit
Vāyupurāṇa — Vyāsa, Sanskrit