Dhāti and Kiśa, both renowned as the best among sons, were counted among the offspring of the great progenitor. The region named after Dhāti became known as Dhātakīkhaṇḍa, or the land of Dhātaki. Alongside these, there were other regions: Kusumottara, Modāki, and the seventh called Mahādruma—the great tree. Of Kumāra’s sons, the third was Sukumāra, while the sixth was Modāka, and again, the seventh was the great tree. Among these sons, the first was famed for his skill, and the second for his delightful nature. Each of these noble sons gave their name to auspicious regions on the continent of Krauncha, so that their lands became known by their own names. The sixth region was also called Prabhākāra, and the seventh, Kapila. Thus, seven principal regions were established in these islands, and no others were considered in their stead. Among the notable lands were Vaidhyuta, Mānasa, and the seventh, Suprabha. There were also regions named Ānanda, Śiva, Kṣemaka, and Dhruva. It was taught that, by following one’s own duty according to class and stage of life, liberation could be attained, O twice-born sage. Now, O best of the twice-born, listen to the names of Agnīdhra’s sons: Ramya, Hiraṇvān, Kuru, Bhadrāśva, Ketumāla, and Halaka. The land was divided into nine parts, and each son received his share accordingly. The land of Hemakūṭa was given to Kimpuruṣa, while Ilāvṛta, the central region of Meru, was given to Ilāvṛta. The northern land called Śveta was bestowed by the father upon Hiraṇvat, and the land of Gandhamādana was given to Ketumāla. Having realized the hardship of worldly existence, the wise one withdrew to the forest to perform austerities. There, to him was born a son of great brilliance, Ṛṣabha, from Marudevī. Ṛṣabha, having entered the hermitage of forest-dwellers, performed rigorous austerities according to the prescribed rule. Engaged in the yoga of knowledge, he became a great devotee of Pashupati. From the radiant Sumati was born Indradyumna, whose son was the renowned Pratiharta. From Pratiharta came Prithu; from Prithu, Rakta; and from Rakta, Gaya was born. Gaya’s son was endowed with great strength and intelligence. In this lineage, Tvashta was the son of Tvashtu, and Viraja was born as the son of Rajas. Among them, the chief and most powerful was known as Vishvajyotis, who begot a son both righteous and mighty, a subduer of enemies. In ancient times, the earth was enjoyed and ruled by those born in this illustrious line. Now, the full extent of these three worlds cannot be described in detail. Janaloka, Tapoloka, and Satyaloka are said to have arisen from the cosmic egg. Thus far, the Bhurloka has been described in this Purana, O best of the twice-born. The Bhuvarloka extends as far as the orbit of the sun, and similarly, the Svarloka is described, where the spokes of Vayu are found. Above these are the regions called Samvaha and Vivaha, and above them lies Paravaha. At a distance of one hundred thousand yojanas from the earth is the orbit of the sun, and at that same distance shines the entire circle of the stars. There too, at that measure, are situated the planet Budha and also Ushanas, marking the grandeur and order of the cosmos.