This sacred narrative reveals a path that is holy, delightful, purifying, and supremely righteous. It is said that any twice-born who studies even a single chapter of this scripture attains purity of heart and mind. Such a seeker gains remembrance of his past births and, rejoicing, ascends to the highest heavenly realms. O Kauravya, you are encouraged to bathe at the sacred places and keep your mind free from crookedness. The sage, when questioned, described in detail all the sacred sites that exist upon the earth. Having imparted this wisdom, he spoke everything that was asked and then quietly departed. Whoever follows these teachings is freed from all sins and attains the world of Rudra. Thereafter, the sages gathered and questioned Sūta Uttara about the nature and extent of the earth and related matters. They expressed their wish to hear about the sphere of the three worlds—the forests, the flowing rivers, and the positions of the sun and planets. They requested Sūta to speak concisely about the kings who ruled these lands. With humility, they bowed to the immeasurable One and recounted what the wise sage had spoken. That great king had ten sons, all equal in virtue and power to Prajāpati himself. Among his sons were Medhā, Medhātithi, Havya, and Savana. Each was righteous, generous, and compassionate to all beings. Blessed with great fortune and the rare memory of their past births, these sons did not desire to rule the kingdom for themselves. The king, discerning their inclinations, appointed his son Agnīdhra as the lord of Jambūdvīpa. He anointed Vapuṣmat as the king of Śālmaladvīpa and assigned Dyutimat to rule over Krauñcadvīpa. Savana was made the lord of Puṣkara, the lord of all creatures. Among his other sons, Dhāti and Kiśa stood out as the best, and the region called Dhātaki became known as Dhātakīkhaṇḍa after Dhāti. There were also the lands of Kusumottara and Modāki, and the seventh region was Mahādruma. Of Kumāra’s lineage, the third son was called Sukumāra, the sixth Modāka, and the seventh was the Great Tree. Among these, the first was skilled, the second delightful, and each region in the Krauñcha continent was known by the name of its ruler. The sixth was known as Prabhākāra, and the seventh as Kapila. Thus, seven principal regions were to be understood in these islands; none other are recognized. Other regions included Vaidhyuta and Mānasa, with the seventh called Suprabha, as well as Ānanda, Śiva, Kṣemaka, and Dhruva. By following the division of class and stage of life, and by performing one’s own duties, liberation is attained, O twice-born. Sūta then invited his listeners to hear the names of Agnīdhra’s sons: Ramya, Hiraṇvān, Kuru, Bhadrāśva, Ketumāla, and Halaka. Agnīdhra divided the land into nine parts, distributing them among his sons. He gave the land of Hemakūṭa to Kimpuruṣa, while Ilāvṛta—the central region of Mount Meru—was given to Ilāvṛta. The northern land called Śveta was bestowed upon Hiraṇvat, and the land of Gandhamādana was granted to Ketumāla. Having realized the hardship and impermanence of worldly existence, that wise king renounced his kingdom, retired to the forest, and engaged in austerities, seeking the highest spiritual goal.