Show me in drawing where Mahavideh kshetra is in relation to bharat shetra
Answer
Below is a simple Jain cosmology-style drawing showing Bharat Kshetra and Mahavideh Kshetra in relation to each other within Jambudvīpa.
North+--------------------------------+
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| Airavat Kshetra |
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| Mahavideh Kshetra |
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| Present Tirthankars exist |
| here according to Jainism |
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| Bharat Kshetra |
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| We live in Bharat Kshetra |
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South
Explanation
In Jain cosmology:
- Bharat Kshetra is the region where we humans currently live.
- Mahavideh Kshetra is located beyond Bharat Kshetra, in the middle region of Jambudvīpa.
- Airavat Kshetra is on the other side of Mahavideh Kshetra.
A slightly more traditional simplified layout is:
Jambudvīpa - simplified viewNorth
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Airavat Kshetra
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Mountain ranges
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Mahavideh Kshetra
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Mountain ranges
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Bharat Kshetra
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South
Spiritual Understanding
Mahavideh Kshetra is very important in Jain Dharma because it is traditionally understood as a region where Tirthankars are currently present and preaching Dharma.
In Bharat Kshetra, we are in an era where no living Tirthankar is present now, but the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir continue through Jain Agam, tradition, and the path shown by the Tirthankars.
Takeaway
In simple terms:
Bharat Kshetra is below, Mahavideh Kshetra is above it, and Airavat Kshetra is further above Mahavideh.