[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.719 # 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 - **Language:** English ### [c5.719](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.719) 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. - [Previous: c5.718](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.718) - [Next: c5.720](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.720) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.719](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.719) · Pramāṇa