[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c4.2373 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c4.2373 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c4.2373 - **Language:** English ### [c4.2373](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.2373) BHŪKAMPA. (Earthquake). The cause of earthquake according to ancient belief is given below:— The earth is being supported and held in its position by an elephant called Virūpākṣa. When he feels the burden too heavy he shakes his head and earth tremors follow. (Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, Bālakāṇḍa, 40th Sarga). - [Previous: c4.2372](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.2372) - [Next: c4.2374](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.2374) - [Up: c4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4) ## Cites (1) - [Vālmīkirāmāyaṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.ramayana.valmiki.1.40) — Vālmīki, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.2373](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.2373) · Pramāṇa