Bharatiya Jyotihshastra (History of Indian Astronomy), translated by R. V. Vaidya v2.c12.s2.t7.44

v2.c12.s2.t7.44

"Beyond darkness has been created by God Brahmā, this earth, round like wheel, was made up of five main elements. In its centre stands the mountain Meru, the abode of gods, and the pole occupies a place in the sky just above it. The wheel of stars, being propelled by wind, and creating rises and sets, revolves, as if pulled by ‘reins’ of wind. (The words ‘na dwandwan’ are not clear). All planets when occupying the north give success and only Venus, when in the south gives success.”