All the waters of the world are drawn up by the sun and transferred to the moon, whose gentle touch nourishes the plants. In this way, water is continuously lifted up and brought down again, cycling through the heavens and earth. This wondrous dance is the illusion woven to sustain all the worlds. Presiding over this process is the Lord of all—the creator of the worlds, the thousand-eyed god, the progenitor. All the water in existence, whether from the moon or the sky, flows under his command. The sun radiates heat, while the moon bestows coolness; and the sacred river Ganga, pure and clear, is sustained by the moon’s influence. The waters present within the bodies of all beings, when transformed into vapor, depart from here entirely, free of desire. It is the sun, with its rays, that draws up water from all living creatures. This water, like nectar, gives life to plants. By means of its bright and pale rays, the sun hands this water to the clouds. For the welfare of all beings, these waters, mingled with the wind, are spread everywhere. Thunder resounds, wind carries sound, and lightning flashes forth from fire. Because water does not fall away from these phenomena, the wise recognize them as the abode of water. There are clouds of various kinds: fiery clouds, those born of Brahma, and those born of wings, each distinct in their nature. The fiery clouds are said to arise from stillness, and from them smoke billows forth. Some clouds take the form of buffaloes, boars, or intoxicated elephants—these are called Jīmūtas, and from them springs the very life of beings. Mute clouds, vast in form, obey the will of the wind. On the slopes and peaks of mountains, these clouds rain and trickle down, nourishing the earth. The clouds called Brahmajā are born from the breath of Brahma. Through their constant roaring, the earth—arising from its own limbs—is sustained. Within these clouds, the rainy season is established, and from the rains, the life of beings emerges. The Sādhyas, celestial beings, remain separated from these clouds even from a distance of a yojana. The Puṣkarāvarttaka clouds are said to arise from wings. When beings, whose desires have grown, wish for well-being, these clouds respond. Thus, Puṣkarāvarttaka clouds are named for their role in fulfilling desires. They are the creators of the rain at the end of the aeon and controllers of the fire of dissolution. Taking on many forms and appearances, they fill the surface of the earth. Whatever arose from the broken, primordial cosmic egg—all these are called the shells of the cosmic egg, and all are named as clouds. Among them, Parjanya is the foremost, along with the four elephants of the directions. There is one distinct lineage, and one origin, which is said to be water. The other clouds pour down snow and rain, fostering the growth of crops. The blessed one who bears the celestial Ganga, moving through the sky, is accompanied by the elephants of the directions. With their broad trunks, these elephants draw the waters that flow from her. To the south stands the mountain known as Hemakūṭa. There, the city called Puṇḍra is said to be vast, completing the sacred geography shaped by the cycles of water and divine beings.