Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c27.2150
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c27.2150
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Pubbavideha.—The eastern of the four continents (*mahādīpā*) which compose a Cakkavāḷa.¹ It is seven thousand leagues in extent² and its chief tree is the Acacia (*Sirīsa*).³ It is the first mahādīpa visited by a Cakkavatti when on tour.⁴ See also *s.v.* Videha.