Chakravarti
There are a total of 12 Chakravartis in each epoch. They are the ruler of 6 Khands (continents) of Bharat-Kshetra/Aeravat-Kshetra/Videh-Kshetra.
The example of 6 Khands in Bharat Kshetra is as below:
In the above map, we can see 5 Mlech-khands and 1 Aryakhand.
The Chakravarti rules this whole Bharat Kshetra (area of Bharat-Kshetra is 526 6/19 yojana which roughly translates to 31,57,894.73684 km) and it comprises of 6 Continents (known as Khands)
Currently, we are living in Arya-khand. Our earth is a very small part of this Arya-khand.
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Some interesting facts about Chakravarti
He is the ruler of 6 Khands and has kingdom over 32000 Mukutbaddha Kings.
He also possesses 14 Ratnas (Precious belongings) namely:
- Senapati - army minister
- Gruhpati - finance minister
- Sthapati - skilled worker/labourer/engineer
- Purohit - skilled in Pooja etc. religious activities
- Gaj - elephants
- Ashwa - horses
- Patraani - Queen
- Chakra - A special spinning, celestial discus used by Chakravarti to win 6 Khands
- Chhatra - heavenly parasol
- Asi - sword
- Dand - a type of weapon
- Kakini ratna - precious jewel used to write Chakravarti's name on Vrishabhachal parvat
- Chudamani ratna - precious jewel used to torch the Vijayardh Caves
- Charma ratna - precious jewel used to avoid all types of obstacles caused due to water
There are 9 Nidhis (Treasures) that a Chakravarti has. These 9 Nidhis are in a form of a large square-shaped bucket-like structure (like a square-shaped 8 wheeled gigantic car as described in Triloksara).
From that, different types of precious, valuable and supreme quality belongings are obtained and used by the Chakravarti. These 9 Nidhis are as below:
- Kaal - Gives materialistic possessions based on seasons
- Mahakaal - Gives vessels, etc.
- Pandu - Gives all types of best quality grains, pulses, etc. to prepare food
- Manav - Gives swords, etc. weapons for war
- Shankh - Gives different types of musical instruments
- Mausarp - Gives different types of Palaces, buildings etc. to reside at
- Pasya - Gives different types of clothes like of silk, suti etc.
- Pingal - Gives Crown, etc. different ornaments, belongings
- Nanaratna - Gives precious gems, jewels
Apart from this he also possesses:
- 10^14 ploughs
- 3 crore cows
- 14 Shankhs
- 84 lakh Elephants
- 84 lakh Chariots
- 18 crore Horses
- 84 crore warrior army
- Crores of Vidyadhar Kings
- 99000 Artists
- 32000 Crowned Kings
- 32000 Music and Arts Theaters
- 32000 countries
- 96 crore cities
- 56 islands
- Thousands of Devs (heavenly beings) there to serve him
- 360 different cooks to prepare the most delicious dishes that one can ever imagine
- etc. many different possessions
Chakravartis possess immense wealth and power; more than any one else in the human world. But still, these material wealth and power cannot lead to true and eternal happiness; and one day this great majesty of the Chakravarti also perishes into soil.
A Chakravarti, if he renounces these worldly pleasures; can become God (like Bharat Chakravarti) or go to heaven. Alternatively, if a Chakravarti becomes a slave of his senses, wealth, power, belongings etc. goes compulsorily to the hell.
And thus, even Chakravarti; on realizing the fickleness of the materialistic world, to get eternal happiness and bliss; he renounces this world leaving all his belongings and moves forward on the path of salvation.