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The length and extent of the Earth: Description of Jambūdvīpa - Verse 18

Brahmanda Purana (GRETIL / Wisdomlib) · 15 · Verse 18

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Sanskrit Original

नाभिबन्धनसंभूतो ब्रह्मणो ऽव्यक्तजन्मनः। पूर्वतरः श्वेतवर्णश्च ब्राह्मणस्तस्य तेन तत।।

nābhibandhanasaṃbhūto brahmaṇo 'vyaktajanmanaḥ| pūrvatarḥ śvetavarṇaśca brāhmaṇastasya tena tat||

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Sūta said: It is originated from the umbilical cord of Brahmā born of the unmanifest one. In the east it is white in colour. Hence, it is on a par with the Brāhmaṇas.