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Description of || Bharatvarsha ||

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The landmass that is present between Himalayas and the ocean is known as Bharat. It has an expansion of 9,000 Yojans. It is populated by the descendants of Bharat. It has 7 native mountains-

Mahendra,
Malay,
Sahaya,
Shuktimaan,
Riksha,
Vindhya and Paariyaatra.

Bharatvarsha has 9 divisions named

Indradweep,
Kaseru,
Taamraparn,
Gamastimaan,
Naagdweep,
Soumya,
Gandharva,
Vaarun
and Yahadweep

which is surrounded by the sea and has an expansion of 1000 Yojans.

Rivers in India-

From the Himalayas rise Shatudri (Sutlej) & Chandrabhaaga rivers.

From Paariyaatra Mountain rise Veda and Smriti rivers.

Narmada and Surasa rivers rise from Vindyachal.

Taapi, Payoshani and Nirvindhya rivers rise from Riksha Mountain.

Godavari, Bheemrati and Krishnaveli rivers rise from Sahaya Mountains.

Kritmaala and Tamraparni rivers rise from Malayaachal.

Trisaama and Aryakulyaa rivers rise from Mahendragiri.

Rishikulya and Kumaari rivers rise from Shuktimaan Mountain. All these rivers have scores of other branches and tributaries

Now Description of || Dveeps || in Bharatvarsha

Plakshdweep-

Plakshdweep has an expansion of 2,00,000 Yojans. Its ruler Meghatithi had 7 sons-

Shaanthaya,
Shishir,
Sukhodaya,
Anand,
Shiva,
Kshemak and Dhruv.

Those 7 princes later on came to rule Plakshdweep. Hence, Plakshdweep had 7 divisions named after these 7 princes. 7 mountains mark the boundaries of Plakshdweep. These are

Gomed,
Chandra,
Naarad,
Dundubhi,
Sobhak,
Sumana and Vaibhraaj.

People of Plakshdweep live long and pleasant life. 7 rivers namely

Anutapta,
Shikhi,
Vipaasha,
Tridiva,
Aklamaa,
Amrita and
Sukrita flow in Plakshdweep

Plaksh tree (Paakad) abound in Plakshdweep. Shri Vishnu is worshipped there as Soma.

Shaalmaldweep-

Vayushmaan was the ruler of Shaalmaldweep. He too had 7 sons-

Shwet,
Harit,
Jibhoot,
Rohit,
Vaidyut,
Maanas and Suprabh.

Hence Shaalmaldweep was also divided into 7 divisions named after these princes. A sea of sugarcane juice surrounds this island.

Shaalmaldweep has 7 mountains which are the source of all the gemstones.
7 rivers flow in Shaalmaldweep. These rivers contain innumerable kinds of medicinal herbs.
Shri Vishnu is worshipped there in Vayu form.

Because of the abundance of Semul (silk cotton) trees, this island came to be known as Shaalmaldweep. A sea of wine surrounds this island.

Kushdweep- The ruler of Kushdweep, Jyotishmaan had 7 sons. Their names were

Venumaan,
Vairath,
Lamban,
Ghriti,
Prabhakar and
Kapil

The divisions of this island were named after them. This island too has 7 mountains and 7 rivers.

Shri Vishnu is worshipped here in Janardan form. Because of abundance of Kusha grass, this island is known as Kushdweep. A sea of ghee surrounds this island.

Kraunchdweep-

The ruler of Kraunchdweep, Dyutimaan had 7 sons named

Kushal,
Mandak,
Ushna,
Peevar,
Andhkaarak,
Muni and
Dudhumbi.

Shri Vishnu is worshipped here in Rudra form through Yagyas. A sea of whey surrounds this island.

Shaakhdweep-

The ruler of Shaakhdweep Bhavya, also had 7 sons named
Jalad,
Kumar,
Sukumar,
Marichak,
Kutumod,
Maudaaki
Mahadrum

Shri Vishnu is worshipped here in Surya form. An abundance of Shaakh trees, this island got its name. A sea of milk surrounds this island.

Pushkardweep-

This is the largest among all the 7 islands. Its ruler Savan had 2 sons-
Mahavir and Dhaataki.

Hence, this island has two divisions-

Mahavirkhand and Dhaatakikhand.

A huge mountain named Maansotra is situated at the centre of this great island.

Brahma stays on a huge Banyan tree in this island. A sea of sweet water surrounds this island.

…To be continued (next thread)

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