Raj Vijaya

This Earth, which is composed of the seven islands original: "sapta-dvipa," referring to the seven continents of traditional Indian cosmology, is situated here. One should draw the curved form of a tortoise, complete with all its limbs. In the eastern part is its mouth; in the various circles Mandala: a circular diagram or regional division, the East and West are to be understood as being pierced Vedha: an astrological "strike" or aspect between a planet and a specific point on the diagram by the gods. To the South and Northeast are the regions of the demons. One should recognize the front, the navel, and the head, with the four feet placed in the proper directions. Within the three stars situated there, one should contemplate the influence of Saturn original: "Sauri," a name for the planet Saturn.

Through this, one predicts excessive rain, or perhaps the sight of such rain, as well as plagues of rats, locusts, and internal or external political upheaval original: "svacakre paracakre," referring to threats from one's own kingdom or from foreign invaders. These events indeed come to pass. In the navel of the tortoise original: "kurma-nabhi," the central point of the diagram, these three are situated: Ayodhya, Mithila, and Kashi; also Kanchi, Kosala, as well as Ahichhatra, Gaya, the Vindhya mountains, and Prayaga modern-day Prayagraj. In these places, the region is destroyed.

In the constellation of Punarvasu, dedicated to the Rudras, and also in Pushya, the vegetation is affected. So too on the banks of the Reva River, in the forests, the seven types of vegetation are lost. In the southeast foot, under the influence of the Agni Agni-gocara: the transit or influence of the fire-god/planet Mars, the regions of Anga, Vanga, and Kalinga Eastern Indian regions: Bihar, Bengal, and Odisha are placed, along with Eastern Malwa and Kosala. One should also recognize the regions of Udiyana and Varata. In these fire-lands, the vegetation is afflicted.

In the southern part, including the pilgrimage sites of Bhimaratha, Lanka, the Trikuta mountains, Malaya, and the Shri Parvata mountain, along with Kishkindha, the region is protected. In the southern hand referring to the tortoise's limb are the constellations Hasta and Chitra; the southern portion is also occupied by Krittika. One should also consider Mahendra, Vanavasa, and Simhala Sri Lanka. In the movement through the constellations Swati, Vishakha, and Anuradha, one should consider the nose of the tortoise and the kingdom of the Konkan, the forests, and the holes of the earth. The regions of Bhrigu, Kutch, and the Konkan fortress, as well as the vegetation of the western lands, are noted.

Under the constellations Jyeshtha, Mula, and Ashadha, which are situated in the western part of the tortoise, the regions of the West and South are located. Here, the Malaya mountains and all the islands of the ocean, including Saurashtra modern Gujarat and the Indus region Saindhava, are found. In these water-land stations, the vegetation is stationary, yet the people suffer distress. To the North, in the Northwest direction, are Gurjara Gujarat, the King of Hayamukha, the Maru desert the Thar desert, and the Saraswati river region. Here also are Jalandhara and the region of the sands, stretching toward the direction of Mount Meru.