Let me tell you of the wondrous arrangement of the sacred islands and their mountains, as described in the ancient tradition. First, there is the shining mountain called Kumuda, radiant like the sun. Next comes Uttama, renowned for its greatness. The third mountain is Balāhaka, and following it is Droṇa, a place where the most potent medicinal herb is found. The fifth mountain is Kaṅka, distinguished by its eminence. The sixth, named Mahiṣa, resembles a mighty cloud. The seventh is called Kakudmān. All these mountains trace their origin to Prajāpati, who, by the proper method, brought forth their offspring. Now, let me declare their regions, each auspicious and likened to serpents in their form and mystery. Jīmūta is of Balāhaka, while Droṇa is remembered as green. Kakuda is known as Suprada. These seven mountains are divided into seven distinct regions. Among them are Jyotiḥ, Śānti, Tuṣṭā, Candra, Śukra, and Vimocanī. Nearby, countless others exist, by the hundreds and thousands. Thus, the arrangement of Śālmalī has been revealed. Śālmalī, with its broad trunk, is so named for its vastness. Though its extent is equal, it is not so all around. Listen as I recount, just as I have heard and as is proper. Surodaka is encircled on all sides by the Kuśa island. There, too, are seven mountains. The first is the mountain of that island, followed by Hemaparvata. The fourth is Puṣpavān, and the fifth is Kuśeśaya. Mandā is the name of the waters, and Mandara is the mountain, beginning with Dāraṇa. The regions here are Udbhida, followed by Veṇumaṇḍala, then Dhṛtimat, and Prabhākara. In these places reside the gods, Gandharvas, peoples, and lords of the world. There are no robbers or foreign-born peoples in this land. Seven rivers flow here, each pure, sinless, and auspicious. Besides these, countless other rivers exist, unknown, in the hundreds and thousands. Kuśadvīpa is surrounded on the outside by an ocean of clarified butter. Thus, the arrangement of Kuśadvīpa has been described. This island is said to be twice as wide as the previous one. Within this continent, the foremost mountain is Kraiñca. Beyond Andhakāra lies the mountain called Divāvṛn. Beyond Dvivida is Puṇḍarīka, the great mountain. These are the seven jewel-encrusted mountains of Kraiñcadvīpa, each twice as wide as the last, increasing delight with every step. The land of Kraiñca is skillful, and the land of Vāmana is pleasing to the mind. Beyond Uṣṇa is Pīvaraka, and beyond Pīvara is Andhakāraka. Beyond the land of the sages lies Dundubhisvana. Here, too, seven rivers flow, each auspicious and renowned in every region. Thus, the sacred geography is revealed, with its mountains, regions, and rivers, each shining with its own glory and blessings.