Silent and immense, the clouds drift across the sky, obedient to the will of the wind. Upon the slopes and peaks of the mountains, these clouds release their waters, raining down and trickling along the earth. Among them, there are clouds called Brahmajā, born from the very breath of Brahma himself. Their constant roaring echoes through the heavens, and it is by their power that the earth—arising from its own limbs—is sustained. Within these clouds, the season of rain is established, and from this life-giving rainfall, all beings draw their sustenance and vitality. The Sādhyas, a class of celestial beings, remain separated from these mighty clouds by a distance of a yojana, keeping their distance from such powerful forces. There are also clouds known as Puṣkarāvarttaka, said to arise from the wings—perhaps of great beings whose desires have grown and who wish for well-being. It is for this reason that these clouds bear their name. At the close of an aeon, the Puṣkarāvarttaka clouds become the creators of the rain that precedes dissolution, and they are the very controllers of the fire that brings about the world's end. Taking on countless forms and appearances, they fill the surface of the earth, spreading their presence everywhere. All that emerged from the broken, primordial egg—the first origin—are referred to as the shells of the cosmic egg, and all are named as clouds. Among these, Parjanya is the foremost, and alongside him stand the four mighty elephants that guard the directions. All share a single lineage and a single origin, which is declared to be water itself. The other clouds pour down snow and rain, nourishing the crops and ensuring their growth. Among these celestial wonders, the blessed one who bears the heavenly Ganga moves through the sky. The elephants of the directions, with their immense trunks, draw the waters that flow from her, distributing them across the world. To the south stands the mountain known as Hemakūṭa, and upon its slopes lies the vast city called Puṇḍra. In due time, the wind carries the Hemavanta mountain, and as the rains continue, they cross over Himavat, passing beyond its heights. Two years are said to be required for the increase of two crops, marking the cycles of abundance. Yet, it is the Sun alone who is proclaimed as the creator of the rains. Established in his course by Dhruva, the Sun proceeds along his path throughout the rainy season. From the Sun emerges a planet, which journeys throughout the entire region of the stars. Now, hear of the wondrous arrangement of the Sun’s chariot. The radiant Sun is adorned with a golden yoke, tinged with green, and advances with a brilliant wheel upon his chariot. The measuring rod of this chariot is twice the size of its platform—unattached, golden, and divine, drawn by horses as swift as the wind. In its features, this chariot is akin to that of Varuṇa, lord of the waters. These are the parts of the Sun’s chariot: the day itself forms the hub of this single-wheeled chariot, and the seat of the chariot is so called. The two poles are the solstices, marking the turning points of the year. The axle is known as the shaft, the yoke is the pole, and the moment is the peg that holds it all together. Night is the covering that envelops the chariot, righteousness is its banner, and its flag is raised high above. The seven sacred metres, in the form of horses, bear the yoke on the left side. Among these, the Paṅkti, Bṛhatī, and Uṣṇik are counted as the seventh. With a companion wheel, the revolving axle turns, and with a companion axle, steadfast Dhruva revolves, ensuring the eternal order of the cosmos.