On the northern shore of the great ocean, O best of the twice-born, lies a land both secret and supreme—a sacred field hidden from the eyes of most, yet renowned as the destroyer of sin and the bestower of liberation. This holy field, veiled in purity and stretching ten yojanas across, is covered everywhere with clean, shining sand. Rare and wondrous, it fulfills every desire of those who enter it. The field is adorned with groves of exquisite trees: ashoka, arjuna, punnaga, bakula, sal, sarala, jackfruit, coconut, shala, palmyra, and kapittha. Among these flourish champaka, karnikara, mango, bilva, patala, kadamba, kovidara, lakucha, and nagakesara trees, their blossoms filling the air with fragrance. There are prachinamalaka, lodhra, oranges, dhava, khadira, sarja, bhurja, ashvakarna, tamala, and devadaru trees as well, each adding to the beauty and sanctity of the place. Mandara and parijata trees bloom alongside the mighty banyan, aguru, sandalwood, date, amrataka, siddha, mucukunda, and the fiery kimshuka. The asvattha, saptaparni, madhudhara, shubhanjana, shimshapa, amalaka, nipa, nimba, tinduka, and vibhitaka trees stand tall, their leaves whispering in the gentle breeze. The land is rich with fruits and fragrances of every season, bright with flowers year-round, pure and delightful to the mind. The air resounds with the sweet calls of countless birds. The sounds that fill this field are charming and melodious, produced by strong and intoxicated birds, pleasing to the mind and heart as they sing from every branch. Chakoras, lotuses, bhringarajas, parrots, cuckoos, kalavinkas, haritas, and jivajivakas fill the groves with their songs. Priyaputras, chatakas, and many other sweet-voiced birds delight the ear, their melodies weaving through the trees as they perch and settle gracefully. Amidst these trees are groves of ketaki, atimukta with kubjaka, garlands of malati and kunda, and blossoming karavira of pure white and other hues. Jambira, karuna, ankola, pomegranate, bijapura, matulunga, areca nut, hintala, and banana groves flourish here as well. Countless other trees and charming flowers grow, entwined with bowers of vines, thickets, and a diversity of shimmering waters. Long ponds, tanks, lotus pools, wells, and sacred waters are scattered throughout, each adorned with clusters of lotuses. Beautiful lakes of crystal-clear water are decorated with kumuda, lotuses, and splendid blue water-lilies. All around, kahla flowers, kadamba trees, and blossoming lotuses border the waters, where chakravaka birds and waterfowl dwell. Karandava ducks, swimming birds, swans, turtles, fish, and madgu birds glide upon the waters, while dātyūha cranes and sarasa birds gather in flocks, and koyaṣṭi and baka birds add to the vibrant life. Countless other aquatic birds and creatures, along with water-born flowers, fill the lakes and ponds. Thus, this field is adorned with every kind of tree and flower, both of earth and water. Within this sacred land live people of every stage and station: brahmacharis, householders, forest-dwellers, and mendicants. All are devoted to their own duties—people of all castes and ways of life—gathered together in health, joy, and abundance, both men and women alike. This is the abode of all knowledge, the repository of every virtue and dharma; endowed with every excellence, it is a field supremely rare in all the worlds. Here reside the foremost sages and the renowned Supreme Person, as long as the boundaries of Utkala are described in order. By the grace of Krishna, this land is most holy, for the Soul of the Universe, the Supreme Person himself, abides here. The Lord of the Universe, who pervades all, is established in this place, along with myself, Rudra, Shakra, and the gods led by Agni. We, the foremost sages, always dwell in this land, accompanied by Gandharvas, Apsaras, ancestors, gods, and humans. Yakshas, Vidyadharas, Siddhas, sages of strict vows, rishis, Valakhilyas, and Kashyapa and other progenitors are all present. Suparnas, Kinnaras, Nagas, and other heavenly beings dwell here, together with the four Vedas and all the sacred scriptures. Histories and Puranas, sacrifices with generous gifts, sacred rivers, holy places, and shrines—all are established in this land. Even seas and mountains find their place here, making this the most holy land, served by gods, sages, and ancestors alike. Who would not wish to dwell in a place so endowed with every enjoyment? What land could be more excellent, or what could surpass it? Where the liberating Lord himself resides, those who dwell in Utkala, renowned for their wisdom, are truly blessed. Bathing in the waters of the king of sacred places, they behold the Supreme Person; such mortals attain heaven and never fall into the abode of Yama. Those who dwell in the holy field of Shri Purushottama in Utkala—those wise ones—lead lives that are truly fruitful. Those who behold the foremost among the gods, whose serene and wide eyes, beautiful brows, lustrous hair, crown, and charming ear ornaments captivate the heart; whose lovely smile, beautiful teeth, splendid earrings, fine nose, handsome cheeks, noble forehead, and auspicious marks shine forth—those who gaze upon the lotus face of Krishna, which brings joy to the three worlds, are indeed blessed. In ancient times, during the Krita age, O Brahmins, there lived a king named Indradyumna, whose valor rivaled that of Indra himself. He was a speaker of truth, pure in conduct, skilled and learned in all scriptures, handsome, fortunate, courageous, generous, a lover of enjoyment, and pleasant in speech. He performed all sacrifices, was devoted to Brahmins, steadfast in truth, skilled in the science of archery, the Vedas, and other sacred texts, and accomplished in all his deeds.