Shakdwipi according to Srimad Bahgvatam

"The Earth planet, situated in the middle planetary system, is called Bharatavarsa or Jambudvipa. The Srimad-Bhagavatam (5.20.3-42) describes six other major islands above Jambudvipa, These are Plaksadvipa and then Salmalidvipa. Above that is Kusadvipa or the moon planet. Beyond Kusadvipa is Krauncadvipa, Which has the width of 1, 280,000 miles. The island of Sakadwipa, The Planet Of The Pious,is next, whose inhabitants practice pranayama and mystic Yoga.

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