Exploring Manidwipa
The description of Manidwipa (Mother’s abode) can be found in “the Sri Devi Bhagavatam Purana”, known as Manidweepa Varanam. It is divided in three Adhayayas (chapters) of Dvadasha Skandham (12th section), viz. chapters 10th, 11th and 12th.
sarvasmādadhikō yasmātsarvalōkastataḥ smṛtaḥ ।
purā parāmbayaivāyaṃ kalpitō manasēchChayā ॥
sarvādau nijavāsārthaṃ prakṛtyā mūlabhūtayā ।
kailāsādadhikō lōkō vaikuṇṭhādapi chōttamaḥ ॥
gōlōkādapi sarvasmātsarvalōkō’dhikaḥ smṛtaḥ ।
naitatsamaṃ trilōkyāṃ tu sundaraṃ vidyatē kvachit ॥
Translation: This region is superior to all the other regions. Hence it is named “Sarvaloka.” The Devī built this place of yore according to Her will. In the very beginning, the Devī Mūla Prakriti Bhagavatī built this place for Her residence, superior to Kailāśa, Vaikuṇṭha and Goloka. Verily no other place in this universe can stand before it. Hence it is called Maṇidvīpa or Sarvaloka as superior to all the Lokas.
The Five Elements of Manidwipa
Manidwipa on the physical plane aims to create an ecosystem surrounding temple life. Manidwipa would be a self sustaining place where people would gain vedic education, eat sattvic organic food, serve the temple deities and cows. It will have five elements:
Mandir of Mother Goddess
Gaushala (Cow Shade)
Gurukul
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