In the sacred Garuḍa Purāṇa, the vision unfolds of realms both dreadful and wondrous. First, there is a terrifying scene: a great, blazing pot, heated fiercely and filled with salt, its intensity bewildering the mind. Nearby lies the black forest of sword-leaved trees, a dreadful place, where the presence of various foods only adds to its horror. Within this landscape, iron tongs and a black thread are seen, all shrouded in the profound darkness of Avīci hell. Here, sinners—those who have given poison, weapons, or fire—are cooked in torment. This hellish domain is surrounded by water, fire, wind, sky, and countless beings, creating an atmosphere of utter dread. The cosmic egg itself is described as being ten times pervaded, and within it, the mighty Nārāyaṇa abides, presiding over all. Thus concludes the fifty-seventh chapter of the Pūrvakhaṇḍa’s Ācārakāṇḍa, entitled ‘Description of the Bhuvanakośa, Pātāla, Naraka, and others.’ The narrative then turns to celestial wonders. The measures and positions of the Sun and other bodies are explained, inviting the listener to hear with reverence. The staff of the lord is said to be twice as long, O bull-bannered one, and its axle is measured in yojanas, with the wheel established firmly. This wheel of time, composed of years, is set in place, and five and a half more belong to the chariot. The axle, at its fixed support, is shorter by half a yuga. Within this cosmic chariot, many divine beings reside. Gāyatrī, Bṛhatī, Uṣṇik, Jagatī, and Triṣṭubh are present, along with Dhātā, Kratu, Sthalā, Pulastya, and Vāsuki. Aryaman, Pulaha, the chariot’s strength, and Puñjikasthalā join them. Mitra, Atri, Takṣaka, Rakṣa, Pauruṣeya, and Menakā are there as well. Varuṇa, Vasiṣṭha, Rambhā, Sahajanyā, Kuhū, and Budha contribute their presence. 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—all these are named. During the month of Pausha, seven—Kratu, Bharga, Urnayu, Sphurja, and Karkotaka—reside in the solar orb. For Magha, the seven are Tvashtri, Jamadagni, Kambala, and Tilottama. Vishnu, Ashvatara, Rambha, Suryavarcha, and Satyajit dwell in the orb of Savitar, endowed with the power of Vishnu. The Apsaras dance and move about, following the Sun at night, while the Balakhilyas surround him, remaining close. Ten are yoked to him on the left and right, and thus he moves. He is yoked with the horses of Pishanga, eight in number, swift as the wind. The great chariot of Shukra is accompanied by attendants and banners, while Bhauma’s splendid, golden chariot is drawn by eight horses, their hue as red as padmaraga gems, born of fire. Brihaspati stands and abides for a year in each sign of the zodiac, and Shanaischar, moving slowly, ascends and travels gradually. O Śiva, those who have offered once are freed from the lords of beings forever. Their radiance shines like the color of straw-smoke and red as lac-dye. Thus concludes the fifty-eighth chapter, ‘Description of the Bhuvanakośa,’ in the Ācāra section of the First Part of the Śrī Garuḍa Purāṇa. Now, as the science of astrology is to be revealed, Keśava, having explained the measure of the earth’s sphere, prepares to speak further.