Disclaimer: This translation does not guarantee complete accuracy, please confirm with the original page text.
18] [Jivajiva-migam-sutra] In this, many Jyotishka Devas and Devis are said to reside. How far does this extend? Gotama! It extends as far as the Chandradvipas. How far are the Chandradvipas from Jambudvipa? Gotama! From the eastern side of Jambudvipa, going straight across, twelve thousand yojanas away, are the two Chandradvipas. Their size is the same as the Chandras, the great Devas. How far is the Suradipa from Jambudvipa? Gotama! From the eastern side of the Mandara mountain, twelve thousand yojanas away, is the Suradipa. Its height, length, and breadth are to be known as the same as the Vanasando, the landmass, and the Asaya. Its size is the same as the Mani-pedhika, the throne, and the family of the eight Ushpalas, the Sura-Prabhais, the Suras, the Devas, and the Chandradvipas. From the western side of the Suradipa, twelve thousand yojanas away, is the Suradipa. This is the extent of the Sura Devas. 162. O Bhagavan! Where are the two Chandradvipas of the two Chandramas of Jambudvipa? Gotama! From the eastern side of the Meru mountain, twelve thousand yojanas away, are the two Chandradvipas of the two Chandramas of Jambudvipa. These islands are 88 1/2 yojanas high above Jambudvipa and two yojanas high above the salt ocean. They are twelve thousand yojanas long and wide. The rest of the circumference, etc., should be known as the same as the Gautamadipa. They are surrounded by lotus-like platforms and forests. Both should be described. In those islands, there are many beautiful landmasses where many Jyotishka Devas rise and sit. In those beautiful landmasses, there are palaces, which are 62 1/2 yojanas high. The rest of the description should be known as the same as the Gautamadipa. In the middle, there are Mani-pedhikas, which are two yojanas long and wide and one yojana thick. The rest, including the throne and family, should be described as before. O Bhagavan! Why are these called Chandradvipas? Gotama! In those islands, there are many small ponds, etc., with many lotuses, etc., which are like the moon in nature and radiance. There, the great Devas called Chandra, who are in the state of Palyopama, reside. They rule over four thousand Samanika Devas, the Chandradvipas, the Chandra capitals, and many other Jyotishka Devas and Devis, experiencing the results of their virtuous deeds. Therefore, Gotama, they are called Chandradvipas. Gotama! These Chandradvipas are eternal in terms of substance, and therefore their names are also eternal. O Bhagavan! Where are the Chandra capitals of the Chandras of Jambudvipa? Gotama! From the eastern side of the Chandradvipas, going straight across, countless islands and oceans, twelve thousand yojanas away, are these capitals. Their size, etc., should be known as the same as the Gautamadi, etc., capitals. There, the great Devas called Chandra reside.