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...one should place these markings. That expansion should be made in the pair of grounds original: "bhūmiyugme". Likely referring to the two hemispheres or two specific base-planes used in the projection. and likewise from the front, produced from the sections. ॥ 10 ॥

Following the established tradition original: "siddhataḥ", referring to the Siddhantas or classical Indian astronomical treatises., one should then write the names of the regions such as Kuru original: "kurudira" (likely Kuru and Hiranmaya). Kuru-varsha is the northernmost region of the world in this cosmography. and others. In the sections moving from East to West, those which are... ॥ 11 ॥

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...Bhadrasva and Ketumala original: "bh-idaleke sumālake". Refers to Bhadrasva-varsha (East) and Ketumala-varsha (West), the two regions flanking the central mountain.. The regions of Gandhamadana, Nishadha, and Nila are enclosed in parts. In the two regions of Ilavrita original: "itlavṛtā" (Ilavrita). The central region of Jambu-dvipa surrounding Mount Meru., which are golden and beautiful, inhabited by gods, perfected beings, and sages, the land is very sacred. ॥ 12 ॥

In this region of Bharata, between the ocean... with thirteen and a half. ॥ 13 ॥ 30 ॥ Degrees should be assigned in the ocean; the point of the elements original: "tatvavinda". A technical term for a specific calculated point on the map grid.... at the mountain... ॥ 31 ॥

Degrees to be assigned: ॥ 13 ॥ In the middle of this, one should place a line and a point original: "rekhā vindam". A reference to the prime meridian or a central axis line and a coordinate point., and from there... likewise.

With the cord original: "sūtra". A measuring string used to draw circles or arcs on a physical globe. extending toward Lanka, having marked the points with single steps through concentrated meditation original: "sodhisamādhibhista". Suggests that the technical drafting was also a ritual or meditative act.... ॥ 14 ॥ 8 ॥

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From that mountain, a distinct point should be made; then, from those joined to the rear body... a point must be made. ॥ 16 ॥

The mountains are to be divided by those cords... ॥ 15 ॥ The enclosures and mountain belts should be marked. ॥ 8 ॥

One should place a point in the East, at the Himalayas original: "himādrau". The "Snowy Mountain" range that forms the northern border of Bharata-varsha.. By the individual parts: ॥ 22 ॥ The number being twenty-six and a half original: "sārddha ṣaṭvāṅka" (6.5 added to 20).. ॥ 26 ॥ 30 ॥ The line in the rear...