Geography ofJambudvipa1 - Verse 78-80

In the second inner ridge, in the intermediate point between the east and the south, is the famous splendid assemblylocated on the different ridges of Meru. God Brahma, being the greatest of gods, is on a higher plane with his assembly hall Manovati. The direction-wise distribution of gods and their assemblies given in w. 75-92 is as follows : Direction of the Name of the presiding Name ofhis Ridge god Assembly Hall I. East Indra — II. South-East Agni (Fire-god) Tejovati III. South (?) Vaivasvata (Yama) Susamyama IV. ? Nairrtya Krsnangana V. West (?) Varuna Subhavat! VI. North-West Vayu Gandhavatl VII. North? The Moon Mahodaya Vibhavarl in infra 50.90 VIII. ? Isana Yasovatx The list of the lords of directions as given here in Va. P. is different from the traditional one. The list quoted from Amarakosa (in Apte’s Sk. Dictionary) substitutes Kubera for the Moon while Mbh V. 16. 27 excludes Indra and Agni and includes both Kubera and Soma. 244 Vayu Parana hall that shines like fire. It is very beautiful and lustrous, inlaid with metals of diverse colours. The ground is paved with various gems. It has several pillars made of gold and rising high. There are many gem-studded platforms, secret and hidden excellent apartments on either side. This famous spacious aerial chariot is refulgent and fire-like.