In that supremely sacred land, the air is alive with the sweet songs of priyaputras, chatakas, and many other melodious birds, their delightful voices enchanting all who hear them. The groves abound with ketaki and atimukta, interwoven with kubjaka, and garlands of fragrant malati and kunda. White and many-colored karavira blossoms add to the beauty, while the land is graced by jambira, karuna, ankola, pomegranate, bijapura, matulunga, areca nut, hintala, and lush banana groves. Countless other trees and charming flowers flourish there, with bowers of vines, thick foliage, and a variety of tranquil waterscapes. Long ponds, tanks, lotus-filled pools, wells, and sacred waters, all adorned with clusters of lotuses, shimmer across the landscape. Beautiful, crystal-clear lakes are decorated with kumuda, radiant lotuses, and splendid blue water-lilies. Everywhere, kahla flowers, more lotuses, and kadamba trees flourish, while chakravaka birds and waterfowl glide gracefully upon the waters. Karandava ducks, swimming birds, elegant swans, turtles, fish, and madgu birds fill the waters, joined by flocks of dātyūha cranes, sarasa birds, koyaṣṭi, and baka birds. All around, these and many other birds sing joyfully, sharing the waters with other aquatic creatures and the blossoms born in their midst. This land, adorned with a wealth of trees and flowers from both earth and water, is home to brahmacharis, householders, forest-dwellers, and mendicants. People of all castes, devoted to their respective duties, fill the land—joyful, healthy men and women crowd its sacred spaces. It is the abode of all knowledge, the repository of every virtue and dharma. Endowed with every noble quality, this field is supremely rare and precious. Here reside the foremost sages and the illustrious Supreme Person, as long as the boundaries of Utkala are described. By Krishna’s grace, this land is most holy, for here abides the Soul of the Universe, the Supreme Person himself. The Lord of the Universe, who pervades all, is established here, together with myself, Rudra, Shakra, and the gods led by Agni. We, the foremost sages, ever dwell in this land, along with Gandharvas, Apsaras, ancestors, gods, and humans. Yakshas, Vidyadharas, Siddhas, sages of strict vows, rishis, Valakhilyas, Kashyapa, and other lords of progeny are present. Suparnas, Kinnaras, Nagas, and other celestial beings dwell here, together with the four Vedas and various scriptures. Histories and Puranas, sacrifices with generous gifts, sacred rivers, holy places, and shrines all find their home in this land. The seas and mountains, too, are established here, making this the holiest of lands, served by gods, sages, and ancestors. Who would not desire to dwell in such a place, 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 wisdom, are truly blessed. Bathing in the waters of this king of sacred places, they behold the Supreme Person. Such mortals ascend to heaven and do not pass to the abode of Yama. Those who dwell in the holy field of Shri Purushottama in Utkala lead fruitful lives, these wise souls of Utkala. Those who behold the foremost among the gods—his serene, wide eyes, beautiful brows, lustrous hair, radiant crown, and charming ear ornaments; his lovely smile, fine teeth, splendid earrings, noble nose, handsome cheeks, broad forehead, and auspicious marks—gaze upon the lotus face of Krishna, which brings joy to the three worlds. In ancient times, during the Krita age, there lived a king named Indradyumna, famed for his valor, rivaling Indra himself. He was a speaker of truth, pure of heart, skillful and learned in all scriptures, handsome, fortunate, courageous, generous, a lover of enjoyment, and pleasant in speech. He performed every sacrifice, devoted himself to Brahmins, was steadfast in truth, and was skilled in archery and the Vedas, accomplished in all his deeds. Beloved by men and women, he shone like the full moon, yet was as dazzling and awe-inspiring as the sun to his enemies. A true Vaishnava, he was virtuous, master of his anger and senses, a student of yoga and Sankhya, devoted to righteousness and seeking liberation. While ruling the earth, this king—repository of all virtues—developed a deep intention to worship Hari. He pondered, “How shall I worship the God of gods, Janardana? In which field or holy place, on what riverbank, or in which ashram?” Absorbed in these thoughts, he surveyed the land with his mind, considering all holy places, fields, and ancient sites. Renouncing all others, he returned to the supreme and renowned field, the bestower of liberation—Purushottama. Arriving at that excellent field, with his abundant strength and resources, he performed the Ashvamedha sacrifice according to the prescribed rules, giving generous gifts. He built a grand and famous temple, installing Sankarshana, Krishna, and Subhadra there, manifesting his might. The king established the five holy bathing places, performing baths, charity, austerity, fire offerings, and worship of the gods. With devoted heart, he worshipped Purushottama daily according to the sacred rules, and by the grace of the God of gods, he attained liberation.