In ages past, the kings of Plakṣadvīpa—descendants of Medhātithi—ruled their splendid lands. In these regions, beginning with Plakṣadvīpa and extending near Śākadvīpa, happiness flourished, and the people enjoyed long life, beauty, strength, and unwavering righteousness. Such virtues were ever-present, creating a realm of harmony. Having described the continent of Prakṣa, the narration now turns to the celebrated land of Jambūdvīpa. Priyavrata, the illustrious ruler, anointed his son as king of Jambūdvīpa. Among his sons, the eldest was Nābhi, whose younger brother was Kiṃpuruṣa. Ramyaka was the fifth son, and Hiraṇvān was known as the sixth. Ketumāla was the ninth. The story unfolds to reveal the regions allotted to these sons. Kiṃpuruṣa received the region called Hemakūṭa, while the central part of Sumeru was given to Ilāvṛta. Hiraṇvān was granted the northern Śveta region by his father. Similarly, Bhadrāśva was assigned the region called Śālyavanta. Thus, nine regions were described, each with its own division and ruler. In due order, the righteous king remained engaged in austerity, dedicating himself to spiritual pursuits. The sons of Priyavrata, along with the grandsons of Svāyambhuva, governed these lands. When dissolution occurs, seven regions are ruled by seven kings. Eight classes, beginning with Kiṃpuruṣa, are spoken of in these accounts. Remarkably, the inhabitants of these regions do not experience reversal, nor do they suffer from old age or death. The divisions of ages do not affect any of the eight regions. Nābhi, radiant with great splendor, was born to Merudevī. From Ṛṣabha, Nābhi’s son, was born Bharata, the heroic eldest among a hundred brothers. Bharata was entrusted with the southern region called Himāhva. Bharata’s son was Sumati, renowned for his learning and righteousness. Having transferred his royal glory to Sumati, the king retreated to the forest, embracing the life of renunciation. Sumati’s son was Tejasa, and Tejasa’s son was the learned Indradyumna. In Indradyumna’s lineage was born Pratīhāra, from whom the family took its name. Pratīhāra’s son was Unnetā, and Bhūmā was remembered as Unnetā’s son. Prastāva’s son was Vibhu, and Vibhu’s son was Pṛthu. Gaya’s son was Nara, and Nara’s son was Virāṭ. The wise Mahān was the son of Mahat, and Bhauvana was the son of Mahān. Rajā was the son of Virajas, and Śatajid was the son of Rajas. These rulers, headed by Viśvajyotis, increased the peoples of the land. Those born in their lineage once enjoyed the land of Bhārata. The kings who have passed away, along with their ages, are remembered as their descendants. Thus, the creation of living beings is recounted, by whom the world was filled. This creation evolves together with the ages and is declared in the sacred tradition. At this point, a seeker asked the sage Sūta about the full extent of the earth. He wished to know how many regions there are, and which rivers are remembered among them. He requested the sage to reveal all this in detail, exactly as it is. Sūta, with wisdom and grace, replied, “Well then, I shall explain to you the expanse of the earth.