The blessed ones gathered together at the sacred place where the river Yamunā flows. Such is the holiness of this site that even mentioning its name, from a thousand yojanas away, destroys all sin. Whoever gives up their life there attains the highest state, and those who die after bathing in its waters ascend to heaven and are not reborn. All are freed from great sins before the Lord of Dharma—of this there is no doubt. The sages have declared that these holy places are established at Prayāga. In heaven, on earth, and in the sky, all these are known as Jāhnavī. Know this place, situated along the banks of the Gaṅgā, as the field of accomplishment. There, the Lord of the Banyan tree always resides; that is the sacred place, the forest of austerity. These teachings should be recited into the ear of a friend or a devoted disciple, for they are holy, delightful, purifying, and supremely righteous. Any twice-born who studies a chapter here attains purity, gains remembrance of his birth, and rejoices in the highest heaven. Therefore, O Kauravya, bathe at these sacred places and keep your mind straight and pure. Thus, the sage described the sacred places that exist on earth. Having been questioned, he spoke everything and then departed. Freed from all sins, he attained the world of Rudra. Afterwards, the assembly questioned Sūta Uttara about the determination of the earth and other matters. They expressed their wish to hear about the sphere of the three worlds—the forests, the rivers, and the positions of the sun and planets as well. They requested Sūta to speak concisely about the kings. Having bowed to the immeasurable one, Sūta spoke what was taught by that wise sage. He recounted that there was a king who had ten sons, each equal to Prajāpati. Among them were Medhā, Medhātithi, Havya, and Savana—righteous sons, devoted to giving and compassionate to all beings. Blessed with great fortune and remembering their past births, they did not set their minds on ruling the kingdom. The king appointed his son Agnīdhra as lord of Jambūdvīpa, and anointed Vapuṣmat as king of Śālmaladvīpa. Dyutimat was made king in Krauñcadvīpa, and Savana was established as lord of Puṣkara, the lord of creatures. Dhāti and Kiśa, the best among sons, were also his children. The region of Dhātaki is also called Dhātakīkhaṇḍa. There were other regions: Kusumottara, then Modāki, and the seventh, Mahādruma. Of Kumāra, the third son is called Sukumāra; the sixth is called Modāka, and the seventh is the great tree. Among them, the first is skilled, and the second delightful. Their auspicious regions in the Krauncha continent are known by their own names—the sixth is also called Prabhākāra, and the seventh, Kapila. These seven are to be understood in these islands; no other are considered. Vaidhyuta and Mānasa are among them, and the seventh is known as Suprabha. Thus, the divisions and rulers of the sacred regions were described, as established by the wise and as recounted by Sūta to the eager assembly.