‘Jambudvīpa’ means ‘the island of the fruit of the jamun tree,’ which is a native tree of India. The term came to represent the Indian Subcontinent.
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What is the meaning of the term Jambudvīpa, and what is its significance?
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Jambudvīpa translates to “island of the Jambu tree” in Sanskrit. Its significance lies in its representation of the Indian Subcontinent in ancient texts and its association with Buddhist cosmology, symbolizing a sacred and culturally rich land within the universe.
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