Jambudvipa
Chapter 16
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Chapter 16
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In , Sukadeva Goswami explained how Priyavrata’s chariot had followed the suns and created seven impressions that became the seven oceans, and subsequently divided Bhu-mandala into seven islands. On Maharaja Pariksit’s request he elaborated on this complex subject matter.
In the centre of Bhu-mandala is the circular ‘island’ of Jambudvipa, with its nine varsas. Sukadeva Goswami offered a detailed description of Ilavrta-varsa and its various lakes, gardens, trees and rivers. In the centre of Jambudvipa stands the cone-shaped Sumeru Mountain, which represents the world axis and is surmounted by the city of Brahma, the universal creator.