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The **Sri Sutra Kritanga Sutra** states: "He who has four **Nandanavana** forests is called **Bahunandanavana**. These forests are as follows: (1) **Bhadrashala** forest on the earth, (2) **Nanda** forest in the **Mekhala** region, five hundred yojanas above it, (3) **Saumanasa** forest, sixty-two thousand five hundred yojanas above it, and (4) **Panduka** forest on the peak, thirty-six thousand yojanas above it. Thus, this **Meru** mountain is adorned with four **Nandanavana** forests and is a place of diverse and wonderful games. Even the **Mahendras**, attracted by its beauty, come here from the abode of the gods and enjoy the pleasures of love and play." ||11||
Furthermore, the commentary states: "This **Meru** mountain touches the sky, is connected to it, and is deeply rooted in the earth. It touches the upper, lower, and intermediate realms. The sun, planets, stars, etc., revolve around this mountain. It is yellow in color, like heated gold. On top of it are four **Nandanavana** forests. They are as follows: (1) **Bhadrashala** forest in the earthly region, (2) **Nanda** forest in the **Mekhala** region, five hundred yojanas above it, (3) **Saumanasa** forest, sixty-two thousand five hundred yojanas above it, and (4) **Panduka** forest on the peak, thirty-six thousand yojanas above it. Thus, this **Meru** mountain is adorned with four **Nandanavana** forests and is a place of diverse and wonderful games. The **Mahendras**, attracted by its beauty, come here from the abode of the gods and enjoy the pleasures of love and play."
"This mountain, known by many names, shines brightly like polished gold. It is the highest of all mountains, inaccessible and difficult to climb. It is adorned with jewels, gems, and medicinal herbs, making it appear like a blazing land." ||12||
The commentary states: "This mountain, known as **Meru**, **Mandara**, **Sudarshana**, **Suragiri**, etc., is famous and renowned. Its color is smooth and pure, like gold. There is no other mountain in the world that is higher than this. It is inaccessible due to its slopes, peaks, and surrounding mountains. It is difficult for ordinary beings to climb. This great mountain, adorned with jewels, gems, and medicinal herbs, appears like a blazing land." ||12||