In the glorious Garuḍa Mahāpurāṇa, the cosmic regions are described with reverence and detail. Among the celestial beings, there are the four: Sukumārī, Kumārī, Nalinī, and Dhenukā. From the union of Śabalā and Puṣkareśa arise Mahāvīra and Dhātaki, further enriching the divine tapestry. The cosmic structure itself rises upward, reaching a vast height of fifty thousand yojanas. Puṣkara, one of the wondrous cosmic islands, is surrounded by an ocean of sweet water, its expanse a marvel to behold. Beyond lies the golden land, which is twice as wide, yet devoid of all living beings. The mountain there is shrouded in darkness, and this profound darkness is itself enveloped by the shell of the cosmic egg, marking the boundaries of creation. Thus concludes the fifty-sixth chapter, the 'Description of the Cosmic Regions,' in the Ācāra section of the first part of this sacred Purāṇa. Continuing, the height of the earth is described as seventy thousand yojanas. Within the realms below are Atala, Vitala, Nitala, and Gabhastimat, each with their own distinct qualities—black, white, red, yellow; gravel, mountain, and gold, all forming the elemental layers. Upon the fierce Puṣkara-dvīpa are the hells, whose nature is to be listened to with solemn attention. There, a great blazing pot, heated and filled with salt, bewilders the mind. The black forest of sword-leaved trees stands dreadful, offering various foods. Iron tongs, black threads, and the darkness of Avīci hell await those who have sinned. Sinners—those who have given poison, weapons, or fire—are cooked in these infernal regions. All is surrounded by water, fire, wind, sky, and countless beings. The cosmic egg is ten times pervaded, and within it abides Nārāyaṇa, the Supreme Lord. Thus ends the fifty-seventh chapter, describing the Bhuvanakośa, Pātāla, Naraka, and other realms. Now, the measures and positions of the sun and other celestial bodies are explained. The staff of the lord is said to be twice as long, O bull-bannered one. The axle of the chariot is measured in yojanas, and the wheel is firmly established there. The entire wheel of time, composed of years, is set upon this chariot. There are five and a half more, belonging to the chariot, and the axle is short by half a yuga at its fixed support. The chariot is further adorned by the presence of sacred meters: Gāyatrī, Bṛhatī, Uṣṇik, Jagatī, and Triṣṭubh. There are also the divine personalities: Dhātā, Kratu, Sthalā, Pulastya, and Vāsuki; Aryaman, Pulaha, the chariot's strength, and Puñjikasthalā; Mitra, Atri, Takṣaka, Rakṣa, Pauruṣeya, and Menakā; Varuṇa, Vasiṣṭha, Rambhā, Sahajanyā, Kuhū, and Budha; Indra, Vishvavasu, Strotra, Elapatra, and Angiras; Vivasvan, Ugrasena, Bhrigu, and Apurana; Pushan, Suruchi, Dhata, Gautama, and Dhananjaya; Vishvavasu, Bharadvaja, Parjanya, and Airavata; Anshu, Kashyapa, Tarkshya, Mahapadma, and Urvashi. During the month of Pausha, Kratu, Bharga, Urnayu, Sphurja, and Karkotaka—these seven reside in the solar orb. In the month of Magha, Tvashtri, Jamadagni, Kambala, and Tilottama—these seven take their place in the orb. Vishnu, Ashvatara, Rambha, Suryavarcha, and Satyajit are found in the orb of Savitar, endowed with the power of Vishnu. The Apsaras dance and move about, following the Sun at night, their presence bringing joy to the cosmos. The Balakhilyas, too, surround him, ever close by. Ten are yoked to him on the left and right, and thus the Sun moves along his path, illuminating all. Thus is revealed the grandeur and intricacy of the cosmic regions, the realms below, and the celestial chariot, as sung in the sacred Garuḍa Mahāpurāṇa.