A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.719
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.719
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JAMBU-DVĪPA. One of the seven islands or continents of which the world is made up. The great mountain, Meru, stands in its centre, and Bhārata-varsha or India is its best part. Its varshas or divisions are nine in number:—(1.) Bhārata, south of the Himālayas and southernmost of all. (2.) Kim-purusha. (3.) Hari-varsha. (4.) Ilā-vrita, containing Meru. (5.) Ramyaka. (6.) Hiran-maya. (7.) Uttara-Kuru, each to the north of the preceding one. (8.) Bhadrāswa and (9.) Ketu-māla lie respectively to the east and west of Ilā-vrita, the central region.