Listen now to the sacred account of the holy rivers and noble peoples of the earth, as described in the ancient lore. First, there are the revered rivers: Irāvatī, Vitastā, Vipāśā, Devikā, and Kuhū, each flowing with purity and grace. Alongside them are Kauśakī, Tridivā, Niṣṭhīvī, and Geḍakī, all esteemed for their sanctity. The rivers Veda, Smṛti, Vedavatī, and Vṛtraghnī, together with Sindhu and Reva, are also counted among these divine waters. Pāśā, Carmaṇvatī, Nūpā, Vidiśā, and Vetravatī add to this sacred assembly, joined by Śoṇa, Mahānada, Narmadā, Surasā, and Kriyā. Tamasā, Pippalā, Śyenā, Karamodā, and Piśācikā continue this lineage of holy streams. There are also the rivers Saneru, Shuktimati, Mankuti, Tridiva, and Kratu, followed by Tapi, Payoshni, Nirvindhya, Sripa, and the river Nishadha. Toya, Mahagauri, Durga, and Vannashila are remembered, as well as Godavari, Bhimarathi, Krishnavena, and Banjula. Especially honored are the rivers that flow southward from the foot of the Sahya mountain, and all those noble streams born from the Malaya mountains, whose waters are cool and pure. Among these are Langulini, Vamshadhara, and the daughters of Mahendra, whose names are cherished in memory. Kripa and Palashini, too, are known to have originated from Shuktimati. All these rivers are revered as mothers of the universe. They are the destroyers of the world’s sins, purifying all who come to them. Along their banks dwell many peoples. Among them are the Kurus, Panchalas, Shalvas, Madreyas, and Jangalas. The Matsyas, Kushalas, Saushalas, Kuntalas, and the Kashi-Kosalas also live in these lands. These are the principal peoples of the central region, honored and renowned. This central region, even among all the lands of the earth, is especially delightful. It is dear to Rama, heavenly in nature, adorned with divine trees and herbs. Because of this, the eastern region, too, is made delightful. Beyond these, there are the Aparantas, Muhmas, Panchalas, and the people of Carmamandala. The Chinas, Tusharas, Pallavas, and those who dwell in mountain caves are also counted among the peoples of the world. The Abhishahas, Ulutas, Kekayas, and Dashamalikas, as well as the Kambojas, Daradas, Barbaras, and Angalohikas, are known. The Lamakas, Talashalas, Bhushikas, and Ijikas, together with the Tomaras, Hansabhangas, Kashmiris, and Tanganas, are remembered. There are also the Jhillikas, Ahukas, and the Huna Darvas. Next are the Plavangas, Maladas, and Malavartikas. The Pragjyotishas, Pundras, Videhas, and Tamraliptakas dwell in their own regions. Turning to the southern lands, there are the Setukas, Mushikas, Kshapanas, and Vanavasikas. The Abhiras with the Aishikas, Atavyas, and Saravas are present, as well as the Paurikas, Maulikas, Shmakas, and Bhogavardhinas. In other southern lands are the Pauleyas, Kiratas, Rupakas, and Tapakas, along with the Nasikas and those who live between the Narmada. The Kachhipas, Saurashtras, Anartas, and the people of Arbuda are included, as are the Maladas, Karuthas, Mekalas, and Kaitkalas. Finally, the Toshalas, Kosalas, the people of Tripura, and the Vaidishas are named. Thus, in this way, the sacred rivers and the many peoples dwelling in the blessed regions of Bharata are remembered, each holding their place in the divine order of the world.