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Q.III.10.9
Which type of epoch (time cycle or k la) exists in Mlecchakhanda and Vijayārdha region of Bharatakşetra? The time period there is similar to the 4th time epoch (Caturthak la).
A.III. 10.9
Q.III.10.10 A.III.10.10
What are the human beings born on Vijay rdha called? They are called Vidy dharas.
Q.III.10.11 A.III.10.11
What is the means of livelihood of Vidy dhara? Their occupations for livelihood are the six occupations instructed by Lord Adin tha as defense (asi), distribution and accounting (masi), agriculture (krsi), education (vidy ), trade (v nijya) and crafts ( ilpa) with the human beings called m nava.
Q.III.10.12
A.III.10.12
What is the basis of assigning the names Haimvatavarşa and Harivarsa to the two regions of Jamb dv pa? Proximity to Himav na region is the reason for assigning the name Haimavatavarsa to 2" region. The green (harit) colour of the bodies of inhabitants of the 3to region is the cause for assigning it the name Harivarsa.
Q.III.10.13
A.III.10.13
What is the basis of assigning the name Videhakşetra to the 4" region of Jamb dv pa? The human beings from this region can attain the relm of siddha (without body or videha). Hence it is called Videhaksetra. It is possible as the region always has the time of 4" time epoch existent.
Q.III.10.14
A.III.10.14
What is the basis of assigning the name Ramyakakşetra to the 5" of Jamb dv pa? This region is very beautiful due to the presence of many rivers, forests, gardens etc and hence the name Ramyaka (beautiful) assigned to it.
Q.III.10.15
A.III.10.15
Why is the name Hairanyavatakşetra assigned to the 6" region of Jamb dv pa? Hiranya in Hindi means gold or golden. Due to the fact that this region is in close proximity to the Rukmi Mount which have a golden hue, this region has been given the name Hairanyavatakşetra.
Q.III.10.16
A.III.10.16
Why is the name Airāvataksetra assigned to the 7th region of Jamb dv pa? Due to its association with the Kșatriya King Air vata, this region is called Airāvataksetra.
Q.III.10.17
A.III.10.17
Which are the least auspicious Bhogabh mi (region of enjoyment, called paradise) and medium Bhogabh mi? Hairanyavataksetra and Haimavatavarşa are considered as minimum (or with least) Bhogabhūmi. Ramyakakşetra and Harivarsa are considered as medium Bhogabh mi.
Q.III.10.18 A.III.10.18
Which are the most auspicious or excellent (uttama) Bhogabh mi? Uttarakuru and Devakuru are the most auspicious Bhogabh mi.
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