The sages who perceive truth have measured the wondrous fruit of the great Jambu tree. Its juice, abundant and pure, pours forth as a river, flowing unceasingly from the tree. Those who dwell near the Jambu tree are always found drinking this sacred nectar. In that divine region, hunger, fatigue, death, and even drowsiness are unknown; all who partake of the fruit are free from these afflictions. The juice itself takes on a radiant hue, glowing with the color of indragopas—brilliant red insects. As it drips, it shines with the bright, pure luster of gold, the very ornament of the gods. By the grace of the Lord, the earth receives those who have passed away, absorbing their bodies. Upon Hemakuta, the Gandharvas reside, accompanied by their celestial bands of Apsaras. On the illustrious Mount Meru, the thirty-three gods—worthy of all sacrifice—delight in sport and play. Among the Daityas and Dānavas, the mountain called Śveta is renowned, and within the nine Śveta regions, each is established in its own domain. Their numbers are beyond reckoning, known only to those who truly seek wisdom. There, in that sacred realm, dwells the illustrious Kubera, surrounded by the Rākṣasas. At the foot of Mount Kailāsa, a holy and auspicious river of cool water arises, and from this divine source flows the beautiful river Mandākinī. To the northeast of Kailāsa stands the divine mountain, famed for its abundance of medicinal herbs. There, the radiant Candraprabha mountain shines like the moon, sparkling with the brilliance of jewels, and from it flows the clear river called Svacchodā. On this mountain, Maṇibhadra dwells with his followers, and both the sacred Mandākinī and the pure Svacchodā flow there, blessing the land with their waters. To the southeast of Kailāsa lies another mountain, rich in Śiva's essence and medicinal herbs. Here rises the great Lohita mountain, with golden peaks shining like the sun, and from it pours the sacred and mighty river Lauhitya. Upon Lohita dwells the Yakṣa Maṇidhara, masterful and revered. To the southern side of Kailāsa is yet another mountain, fierce in essence and abundant in medicinal herbs. There stands a vast mountain composed of all metals, blazing with the brilliance of lightning. From its slopes originates the holy Sarayu, renowned throughout the worlds. Here, Kubera's attendant Vaśī, son of Praheti, resides, surrounded by fierce aerial beings and hundreds of terrifying yakṣas. Aruna, the foremost mountain, splendid and composed of gold ore, stands resplendent nearby. It is encircled by beautiful rocks made of pure shatakumbha metal. There, too, rises the great and divine fortress mountain, covered with munja grass and snow, from whose base the lake Shailoda emerges. This lake stretches between the two banks of the Sita and the salt ocean. To the left and north of Kailāsa lies Shiva's mountain, rich in medicinal herbs. There stands Hiranyashringa, a vast and divine mountain made entirely of jewels. At its foot lies the delightful lake Bindusara, where the noble King Bhagiratha once dwelled. It is said that those ancestors who are immersed in the waters of the Ganga ascend to heaven. From Soma's foot, the Ganga herself is born, dividing into seven sacred streams. In this holy place, Indra performed sacrifices and, together with all the gods, attained perfection.