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## The Third Question: Why is Jambudvipa called Jambudvipa?
[427 Bakshaskar mountains, subtracting 500-500 yojanas of their height, leaves 36,000 yojanas. This is the measure of the Jeeva. The Dhanushprith (arc) of the Uttarakurus is 6,041,813 yojanas to the south. The length of the Gandhamadana and Malyaavant Bakshaskar mountains is the same as the Dhanushprith (circumference) of the Uttarakurus. The Gandhamadana and Malyaavant mountains each measure 30,209 yojanas. The total measure of both is 60,418 yojanas. This is the measure of the Dhanushprith of the Uttarakurus.
When asked about the nature of the Uttarakuru region, the Sutrakar has exaggerated the description of the Ekoruk island. That is, one should know that all descriptions are similar to the aforementioned Ekoruk island. The Sutrakar has explicitly revealed the difference through a Sutra, which is as follows: "The people of Uttarakuru are six thousand Dhanush (three Kos) long, they have 256 ribs, they desire food after an interval of three days, their lifespan is from a fraction of a Palyopamasankhyeya to three Palyopamas in the lowest state and three Palyopamas in the highest state, and they nurture their offspring for 49 days." One should know the rest of the description of the people of Ekoruk island according to the description, as these people die and go to Devaloka.
There are six types of people in the Uttarakurus, based on their caste: 1. Padmagandha (those with the fragrance of lotus), 2. Mrigagandha (those with the fragrance of deer), 3. Amam (those without attachment), 4. Sah (those who are tolerant), 5. Teyalise (those who are radiant), and 6. Shanaischari (those who walk slowly).
According to the Vritti, the following three verses summarize the topics discussed regarding the Uttarakuru region:
"Ishoo Jeeva Dhanuprith, Bhoomi Gumma, Heruudala,
Tilgalayaavanrai, Rukkha, Manuya, Ahare." / 1 /
"Geha, Gama, Hirannaraya, Das, Maya,
Parivarie, Mittre, Vivaah, Mah, Natra, Sagda." / 2 /
"Aasa, Gaavo, Siha, Sali, Khaanu, Gaddadansahi,
Gahjuddh, Rogathi, Uvvattana, Anusajjana Chev." / 3 /
The meaning of the above verses is as follows: First, the Ishoo, Jeeva, and Dhanushprith are discussed regarding the Uttarakuru. Then, there is a statement about the land, followed by a description of the Gulma, then the description of forests like Herutal, then the description of trees like Uddal, then the description of trees like Tilka, creepers, and forest kings.
1. "Aayamo Selanam Donhvi Miligo Kurunadhanu Pudhe."
2. The Vrittikar has provided a detailed explanation of the form, nature, and evolution of the Uttarakuru, along with the original text. This suggests that the original manuscripts available to them must have contained a complete description in the original text. The currently available manuscripts contain an exaggerated text. Where the Sutrakar has described the Ekoruk island, the Vrittikar has not explained it, but has simply written that the explanation of the Uttarakuru should be understood here. The point to consider here is why the Vrittikar has exaggerated the topic to be discussed later?