Shloka 25
Bhāratavarṣa–Navabheda-Vyavasthā
The Nine Divisions of Bhāratavarṣa and Its Sacred Geography
वर्षाचलेषु रम्येषु सहितास्सततं प्रजाः । वसंति देवगंधर्वा वर्षेष्वेतेषु नित्यशः
varṣācaleṣu ramyeṣu sahitāssatataṃ prajāḥ | vasaṃti devagaṃdharvā varṣeṣveteṣu nityaśaḥ
In those delightful Varṣa-mountains, the communities dwell always in harmony; and in these regions, the Devas and Gandharvas reside there continually.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Sthala Purana: Describes settled habitation of beings (devas, gandharvas, prajāḥ) in pleasant varṣa-mountains/regions; not a shrine-origin account.
Significance: Highlights cosmic order and harmony in higher regions; encourages dharmic aspiration and śravaṇa of Purāṇic cosmology as meritorious.
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It portrays sacred geography as a reflection of inner dharma: where beings live “together” (sahita), the environment becomes fit for higher, divine presence—an Uma-samhita theme that purity and harmony support spiritual ascent toward Pati (Shiva).
By describing divine beings dwelling in sanctified regions, it echoes the Shaiva view that Saguna Shiva is approached through consecrated spaces (kshetras) and ordered living; such harmony prepares the devotee for Linga-worship with steadiness and reverence.
A practical takeaway is to keep one’s worship-space and mind “sahita” (collected and harmonious): establish a clean altar, apply Tripuṇḍra (bhasma), repeat the Panchakshara mantra (Om Namaḥ Śivāya), and cultivate non-conflictful conduct as part of daily Shiva-upasana.