In ancient times, the father bestowed the northern Śveta region upon Hiraṇvān, while Bhadrāśva received the region known as Śālyavanta. Thus, the nine regions were carefully described, each in its own division. After fulfilling his duties, that righteous one remained engaged in austerity, following the proper order. When dissolution occurs, the seven regions are ruled by seven kings, descendants of Priyavrata and the grandsons of Svāyambhuva. Among these lands, eight classes beginning with Kiṃpuruṣa are renowned. The inhabitants of these regions do not experience reversal, nor do they suffer from old age or death. There are no divisions of ages among any of the eight regions. From Merudevī, the radiant Nābhi was born. Nābhi’s son was Ṛṣabha, and from Ṛṣabha came Bharata, the heroic eldest among a hundred sons. Bharata was entrusted with the southern region called Himāhva. Bharata’s son was Sumati, a learned and righteous ruler. After transferring his royal glory to his son, the king entered the forest to live in renunciation. Tejasa’s son was the wise Indradyumna, and from his lineage came Pratīhāra, after whom the family was named. Pratīhāra’s son was Unnetā, whose son was Bhūmā. 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 Mahān’s son. Rajā was the son of Virajas, and Śatajid was the son of Rajas. These, headed by Viśvajyotis, increased the peoples of the land. By those born in their lineage, the land of Bhārata was once enjoyed. The kings who have passed away, together with those ages, are the descendants of these lineages. Thus, the creation of living beings filled the world, and their creation is declared, evolving together with the ages. At this point, a question arose for the sage Sūta regarding the full extent of the earth: How many regions are there, and which rivers are remembered among them? The request was made to hear all this in detail, exactly as it is. Sūta replied, “Well then, I shall explain to you the expanse of the earth. There are a thousand divisions of islands, contained within the seven. I will describe the seven islands, along with the moon, sun, and planets. Indeed, those realities which are inconceivable cannot be established by reasoning. I will accurately describe the nine regions of Jambūdvīpa. It measures one hundred thousand yojanas all around. It is crowded with Siddhas and Cāraṇas, and adorned with mountains. Rivers originating from mountains surround it on all sides. The whole is encircled by nine worlds, the abodes of beings. The expanse of Jambūdvīpa is equal on all sides, and it is immersed on both sides by the Masudra, to the east and west.