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History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.2153

History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.2153

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v6.c81.2153

*Saptadvīpavrata*—begin on Cai. śu. 1st and worship for seven days in order the seven *dvīpas* (continents), viz. Jambū, Śāka (of the Śakas), Kuśa, Krauñca, Śālmalī, Gomeda and Puṣkara; *homa* with ghee and donate seven dhānyas; observe *nakta* and sleep on the ground; one year; donate a figure of dvīpas made of silver; goes to heaven till end of Kalpa; Vi Dh. III. 159. 1-7.

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