In that sacred region, magnificent rocks made of pure shatakumbha metal encircle the landscape, their beauty enhancing the splendor of the place. Amidst these rocks rises a great, divine fortress mountain, its slopes covered with munja grass and blanketed by snow, standing tall and majestic. At the base of this mountain, the lake known as Shailoda emerges, its waters flowing between the two banks of Sita and the salt ocean, creating a serene and mystical setting. To the left and north of Kailasa, Shiva’s own mountain stands, abundant in medicinal herbs and revered for its sanctity. Nearby, the vast and divine mountain Hiranyashringa, made entirely of jewels, shines with celestial brilliance. Here, too, is the delightful lake Bindusara, where King Bhagiratha once resided. It is said that the ancestors who immerse themselves in the waters of the Ganga from this place ascend to heaven, blessed by her purity. The Ganga herself, born from the foot of Soma, divides into seven streams, each flowing with purpose and grace. Indra, along with all the gods, performed sacrifices here and attained perfection. At night, the radiant goddess Tripathaga is seen in this region, her presence illuminating the darkness. When she fell upon the supreme body of Bhava, she was restrained by Yogamaya, and thus the lake Bidusara was created, gaining renown as Bindusara. King Bhagiratha, witnessing the delay caused by Shankara, pondered deeply in his mind. Understanding the dark intention and the cruel purpose desired by the goddess, Shankara, aware of her arrogance, became angry at the river. At that very moment, seeing the king standing before him, Shankara declared that he had already been pleased by Bhagiratha for the sake of the river. Having heard Brahma’s words, “Bear the golden river,” the Ganga was pleased by Bhagiratha’s intense austerity. She divided herself: three streams flowed eastward, and three to the west. These eastern streams were Nalinī, Hlādinī, and Pāvanī. The seventh stream went southward, following Bhagiratha. These seven rivers, sustaining the land called Himāhva, are the source of its rains, flooding various regions mostly inhabited by foreigners. Among these lands were the Śilīndhras, Kuntalas, Cīnas, Barbaras, Yavanas, and Ādhrakas. Sītā, having divided Siṃhavanta into three parts, went to the western ocean, passing through the territories of the Bhadrās, Tuṣāras, Lāmyākas, Bāhlavas, Pāraṭas, and Khaśas. She continued through the lands of the Daradas, Kāśmīras, Gāndhāras, Raurasas, and Kuhas, then the Saindhavas, Randhrakarakas, Chamaṭhas, Abhīras, and Rohakas. The Gandharvas, Kinnaras, Yakṣas, Rākṣasas, Vidyādharas, and serpents also dwelled in these regions, along with the Kirātas, Pulindas, Kurus, and Bharatas. The Ganga’s waters reached Suhma, Uttara, Vanga, and Tamralipta. Repelled from the Vindhya, she entered the salt ocean, drenching the adjoining lands as well as the Nishadha and Trigarta regions. She passed through the Kekaras, Aushtakarnas, and the Kiratas, encircling the ocean and vanishing to the east. Along the way, she blessed the good paths, the Pāvaya region, and the lake of Indradyumna. In the middle, she flowed to Janaki, then to Kutha and Pravarana. Finally, Nalinī, one of her streams, swiftly moved toward the eastern direction, continuing the sacred journey of the river that sustains and sanctifies all the lands she touches.