By offering praise to those of virtuous renown, one attains great accomplishment. Know this to be true. Now, understand that all beings are born with equal pride, each distinguished by their own unique name and form. Even the great seers and Manus, those ancient progenitors, share similar purposes in the unfolding of creation. Let me now recount, in detail and in proper order, the measure of their fame and the extent of their dominion—by whom this entire earth, with its seven continents and countless cities, has been possessed. In the interval of Svāyambhuva, long ago, and again in the first Tretā Yuga, the peoples of the world were established by those who were endowed with goodness and great austerity. Among them, a blessed maiden was born, who became the daughter of Kardama, the lord of creatures. From Kardama and his wife were born ten heroic brothers, each equal in prowess to Prajāpati himself: Jyotiṣmān, Dyutimān, Havya, Savana, and Sābhra, among others. On the various islands of the earth, these sons ruled with righteousness, each presiding over their own territories and boundaries. Medhātithi was made the lord of Plakṣa Island. Jyotiṣmān was appointed king of Kuśa Island. Priyavrata, the great king, made Havya the ruler of Śāka Island. On Puṣkara Island, Savanā's son Mahāvīta was born, and that region became known as Mahāvīta in his honor. Havya, the lord of Śāka Island, begot sons as well: Kusumottara, Modāka, and the seventh, Mahādruga. Of Kumāra, the region called Kaumāra is said to be the second. The fourth, born of Maṇīva, is known as Maṇīvaka. Modāka, too, gave his name to the sixth region. Thus, the seven regions of Śāka Island are named after these sons. Similarly, on Krauñca Island, there are regions named Kuśala, Manonuga, Śoṣṇa, Pāvana, and Andhakāraka, each auspicious and renowned. The region that follows the mind is called 'Manonuga,' and the one that follows pride is 'Mānonuga.' The region of darkness is known as 'Āndhakāra.' These are the seven illustrious countries on the continent of Krauñca. On Kaśa Island, there are regions named Udbhijja, Veṇumāna, Vairatha, Lavaṇa, and Dhṛti. Udbhijja is the first, Veṇumaṇḍala the second, Dhṛtimat the fifth, and Prabhākara the sixth. The regions of Kaśa bear these same names. The seven sons of Vapuṣmat became the rulers of Śālmaladvīpa. Among them are Vaidyuta, Mānasa, and Suprabha. Jīmūta is the son of Jīmūta, Rohita the son of Rohita, and Suprabha the son of Suprabha—these seven are the guardians of their respective regions. Likewise, the seven sons of Medhātithi became the kings of Plakṣadvīpa. Sukhodaya is the third, Nanda the fourth, and Dhruva is known as the seventh. Śāntabhaya, Śiśira, and Sukhodaya are also included among them. Each of these seven regions is governed by one of these sons, each with his own portion. Thus, the earth was divided and ruled by these noble and virtuous descendants, each presiding over their lands with righteousness, their fame resounding across the continents and through the ages.