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Meaning:
In these lotuses live the nymphs called Sr (fortune), Hr (modesty), Dhỉti (patience), Krti (fame), Buddhi (wisdom) and Lakşm (wealth), whose lifetime is one pit-measured period (playa) and who live with S m nikas (co-chiefs) and Pārişadas (counsellors).
Q.III.19.1
What are the name of the nymphs (dev ) living on the lotuses of the six lakes? There names are Srī, Hrī, Dhrti, Kirti, Buddhi and Lakşmī respectively.
A.III. 19.1
Q.III.19.2 A.III.19.2
What is the life span of these nymphs? The life span of these nymphs is one pit-measured period.
Q.III.19.3 A.III.19.3
With what kind of deities do these nymphs live? These nymphs live with co-chief/S m nika (deity who is equal to Indra in life-span, power and enjoyment but lack grandeur) and counselors / Pārişada (friendly deities who are members of Indra's council).
Q.III.19.4 A.III.19.4
What is meant by Sm nika?
The word sam na means equal. The word S m nika therefore means those who live as equals but are like the grand parents and teachers.
Q.III.19.5 A.III.19.5
What is meant by Pārişada? The word Pārişada means council members. They are like friends.
Q.III.19.6 A.III.19.6
Which nymphs live in Kesari, Mah pundar ka and Pundar ka lakes? Nymphs Kirti, Buddhi and Lakşm live in Kesari, Mah pundar ka and Pundar ka lakes respectively.
Q.III.19.7
Whom do these nymphs serve? Srī, Hrī and Dhrti serve Saudharma Indra and Kirti, Buddhi and Laksmī serve na Indra. All the nymphs with their families serve these beings.
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Meaning:
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Q.III.20.1 A.III.20.1
Which rivers divide Bharata Kşetra? Gamga and Sindhu rivers divide Bharata Kşetra.
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