A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1806

Language: English

c5.1806

SWARGA. The heaven of Indra, the abode of the inferior gods and of beatified mortals, supposed to be situated on Mount Mēru. It is called also Sairibha, Misrakā-vana, Tāvisha, Tri-divam, Tri-pishṭapam, and Ūrdhwa-lóka. Names of heaven or paradise in general are also used for it.

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