Dr. N.L. Kachhara
The Bharat region is surrounded by Lavana Ocean on three side and Himvan Mountain on the fourth side. The Vijayardh Mountain and the rivers Ganga and Sindhu divide Bharat region in six parts. The Vizayardh Mountain is 50 yojana wide, 25 yojana high, 6-¼ yojana deep and extends to Lavana Ocean at its east and west ends. The natives of this mountain are considered to be great scholars (Vidhyadhara), they use the six kinds of skills for living, like other human beings. Divine wandering celestial beings live on the elevated heights of this mountain. There are nine peaks on the top of this mountain on which angel like enlightened scholars and their beautiful fairy like wives live in peace and happiness.
The region south of Vijayardh Mountain, north of Lavana Oceans and between the Ganga and Sindhu rivers is known as Arya Khand. The natives of this region follow the path of salvation by observing austerity and penance. They adore virtuous life and are known as Aryas (Noble people). Aryakhand is considered to be the place of peace, prosperity, happiness and emancipation. On the east and west side of Aryakhand and on the north of Vijayardh Mountain there are five Mlechhkhand. Mlechh people, who are non-religious and have debarred conduct, habitat these areas. The famous Ayodhya city is situated in Aryakhand.
