Christ vs Krishna
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CHRIST <strong>vs</strong> KRISHNA - RE-READING SAKES<br />
M. M. NINAN<br />
- Surrounded by Ghrita Sea (Ocean of Clarified Butter), which is surrounded by<br />
Krauncha Dwipa.<br />
5. Krauncha Dwipa (ruled by Dyutiman), twice the size of Kusha Dwipa, seven<br />
Varshas (Divisions), named after seven sons of Dyutiman, King of Krauncha. People<br />
are free from fear, live along with celestials. In this Continent, the Brahamanas, the<br />
Kshatriyas, the Vaishyas and the Shudra are known as Pushkaras, Pushkalas,<br />
Dhanyas and Tishyas respectively. Along with the 7 important rivers, there are<br />
number of small rivers. Here Great Janardana is worshipped in the form of Rudra.<br />
(Krauncha means heron).<br />
- Surrounded by the Sea of Curd. Sea of Curd is encircled by Shaka Dwipa.<br />
6. Shaka Dwipa (ruled by Bhavya), so called as Shaka (Teak) trees grow there.<br />
There are 7 boundary mountains (Meru*, Malaya, Jaladhara, Raivata, Syama,<br />
Dugdasata and Kesara), which are excellent and charming. There is a large teak tree,<br />
which is frequented by Siddhas and Gandharvas. The four castes present there are<br />
Mriga (Brahamana), Magadha (Kshatriya), Manasa (Vaishya) and Mandaga (Shudra).<br />
Shaka Dwipi Brahamans are worshippers of the Sun. They migrated to Gujarat and<br />
Bihar (Magadha). They are also known as Maga Brahamanas.<br />
- Shaka Dwipa is surrounded by the Sea of Milk (Kshiroda) on all sides, which is<br />
surrounded by Pushkara Dwipa on all sides.<br />
- *Note: Meru is identified with ‘Meroe’ of Sudan, or a primeval Meroe that was lost<br />
(Refer web page ‘Shaka Dwipa in Matya Purana).<br />
7. Pushkara Dwipa, ruled by Savala (Savana?), Twice the size of Shaka Dwipa.<br />
Nyagroda (Fiscus indica) tree grows here. Only one mighty range of Manasottara,<br />
which runs in a circular direction like an armlet. Mountain is 5000 Yojanas in height<br />
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