Now, let me describe to you the journey of the Sun and the Moon. By their own light and radiance, both these celestial bodies are elevated along with their respective orbits, shining across the heavens. Consider that half the expanse of the Earth is seen, in other places, as external to us, while the heavens themselves are regarded as equal in extent to the very circumference of the Earth. The Sun, known as the source of all light, is remembered as rising from the Earth itself. In this region, the term ‘Mahī’ is used to denote the principle of the Earth. Now, listen as I reveal the number of yojanas that make up the Sun’s orbit: its diameter is three times its breadth, and the circumference is measured accordingly. Next, let me state the measurement of the Earth, also in yojanas. The Purāṇa enumerates this extent clearly. Those who were proud and have since passed away are now equal to those alive today, so I shall describe the surface of the Earth as it is among the gods who currently preside. The entire Earth is remembered as having a breadth of one and a half hundred crore yojanas. Half of this breadth is measured from the very tip of the yojana. In a similar manner, there are ninety-nine thousand yojanas less than a full hundred thousand. From this tip, eleven crore yojanas are reckoned. Thus, the circumference of the Earth’s interior has been described. The arrangement and distribution of the Earth extend as far as its orbit, and within this, the locations of the seven continents have been set forth. Above each continent, the worlds are arranged in a circular form, like the spread of an umbrella. This is the measure of the shell of the cosmic egg, as has been explained. Within this cosmic structure, Bhūrloka, Bhuvarloka, and the third, Svarga, are each established by themselves. Altogether, these seven worlds are arranged in the shape of an umbrella. Encircling them externally are the elements, each exceeding the previous by one-tenth in proportion. All around this cosmic egg lies the dense ocean, and beyond this ocean, everything is upheld by concentrated radiance. The entire creation is firmly established, supported by the revered wind of wealth. All things are enveloped by the primordial elements, and even the primordial itself is enveloped by the great. Now, let me declare, in order, the ancient guardians of the worlds. On the eastern side of Meru, as well as on the summit of the mountain Manasa, and similarly on the southern and western sides of Meru, on the same summit, reside these guardians. Varuna, lord of the aquatic beings, dwells in the city called Sukha. This city is equal in splendor to the city of Mahendra; for Soma also, there is the city called Vibhāvarī. These cities and their lords are established to maintain righteousness and to protect the worlds. Now, listen to the movement of the sun as it passes through its divisions. Taking up the wheel of the luminaries, the sun continually revolves. In the realm of Vaivasvata, restraint is observed, and there the sunrise is witnessed. For pleasure, or in the region of Varuna, too, the rising of the sun is observed. When afternoon is established, it is in the southeastern regions. Thus is the grand arrangement of the cosmos, the movements of the Sun and Moon, the measure of the Earth and heavens, and the guardians who watch over all, as remembered in the ancient Purāṇas.