On the southern side of the land known as Ilāvṛta-varṣa are the mountains known as Himavān, Hemakūṭa and Niṣadha, and on the northern side are the mountains Nīla, Śveta and Śṛṅga. Similarly, on the eastern and western side there are Mālyavān and Gandhamādana, two large mountains. Surrounding Sumeru Mountain are four mountains known as Mandara, Merumandara, Supārśva and Kumuda, each 10,000 yojanas long and 10,000 yojanas high. On these four mountains there are trees a banyan tree. There are also lakes full of milk, honey, sugarcane juice and pure water. These lakes can fulfill all desires. There are also gardens named Nandana, Citraratha, Vaibhrājaka and Sarvatobhadra.
Merumandara Mountain
Srimad-Bhagavatam
SB Canto 5
Surrounding Sumeru Mountain are four mountains known as Mandara, Merumandara, Supārśva and Kumuda, each 10,000 yojanas long and 10,000 yojanas high.
SB 5.16 Summary: Page Title: | Merumandara Mountain |
Compiler: | Labangalatika, MadhuGopaldas |
Created: | 24 of Aug, 2009 |
Totals by Section: | BG=0, SB=3, CC=0, OB=0, Lec=0, Con=0, Let=0 |
No. of Quotes: | 3 |