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The abodes of the Kumaras of the remaining Nāgas.
Chapter Four
6462. To determine the general and specific designations of the second Nikāya, it is said—
The Vyantaras are eight types: Kinnara, Kimpurusha, Mahoraga, Gandharva, Yaksha, Rakshasa, Bhūta, and Pishacha. 1110
8463. Those who reside in various distant lands are called 'Vyantaras', a general designation that applies to all eight types. These eight types of Vyantaras, from Kinnara onwards, are to be understood as arising from specific name-karma. The question arises: Where are their abodes? The answer is: Beyond this Jambudvipa, crossing countless islands and oceans, in the upper region of the Kharapṛthivī, are the abodes of seven types of Vyantaras. The Rakshasas reside in the region abundant with mud.
8464. To state the general and specific designations of the third Nikāya, it is said—
The Jyotishkas are five types: Surya, Chandra, Graha, Nakshatra, and Prakirṇaka stars. 112
8465. These five types are all luminous, hence the general designation 'Jyotishkas' is meaningful. Surya and the others are specific designations arising from specific name-karma. The separate mention of 'Surya and Chandra' is to indicate their prominence. The question arises: What is the reason for their prominence? The answer is: It is due to their influence and the like. The question arises: Where are their abodes? The answer is: From this same landmass, rising upwards for seven hundred and ninety yojanas, the stars wander, situated below all the Jyotishkas. From there, rising upwards for ten yojanas, the Surya wanders. From there, rising upwards for eighty yojanas, the Chandra revolves. Rising upwards for four yojanas are the Nakshatras. From there, rising upwards for four yojanas are the Budhas. From there, rising upwards for three yojanas are the Kumaras.