Shloka 2
Adhyaya 60 — Descriptions of Kimpurusha-varsha, Hari-varsha, Ilavrita (Meru-varsha), Ramyaka, and Hiranyamaya
अनामया ह्यशोकाश्च नरा यत्र तथा स्त्रियः ।
प्लक्षः षण्डश्च तत्रोक्तः सुमहान्नन्दनोपमः ॥
anāmayā hy aśokāś ca narā yatra tathā striyaḥ | plakṣaḥ ṣaṇḍaś ca tatroktaḥ sumahān nandanopamaḥ ||
Doon, ang mga lalaki at babae ay tunay na malaya sa karamdaman at malaya sa dalamhati. Sinasabi ring naroon ang isang dakilang punong plakṣa at isang kakahuyan—napakalawak, na maihahambing sa Nandana (hardin ng mga deva).
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FAQs
Freedom from disease and sorrow is portrayed as a feature of a higher-order realm, implying that harmony with dharma and environment yields well-being at both bodily and mental levels.
Cosmography (sarga/pratisarga adjunct): description of regions includes not only terrain but the quality of life of inhabitants.
The Nandana-like grove functions as an archetype of the inner 'garden'—a mind made disease-free (anāmayā) and grief-free (aśoka) through sattvic conditions.