Let me tell you, O best of twice-born, of the wondrous cosmic order as revealed in the sacred verses. In the vast expanse of the universe, measures are known by yojanas and half-yojanas, and nothing smaller than these is spoken of. Among the planets, Saturn, Aṅgiras, and Vakra are renowned for their slow movement, while the Sun, Moon, Budha, and Bhārgava are swift in their course. Within this celestial hierarchy, the Sun travels below all the planets, and above the Moon moves the entire circle of stars. Vakra is positioned above Bhārgava, and Bṛhaspati sits above Vakra. Beyond the Seven Sages and Dhruva, Bṛhaspati is established, signifying the layered realms of the cosmos. The cosmic staff, slightly inclined and twice as long as the standard measure, forms part of the divine chariot. Its axle stretches a full yojana, upon which the wheel is fixed. This wheel of time, encompassing the span of a year, is firmly established there. The chariot itself measures five and a half more yojanas, and the axle at the support of the pole is shorter by half a yuga. Drawing this chariot are seven horses, which are the sacred metres. Listen to their names: Anuṣṭubh and Triṣṭubh are said to be the horses of Hari. To the south lies the realm of Yama, and to the west, the domain of Varuṇa. Their cities, in order, are Amarāvatī, Saṃyamanī, Sukhā, and Vibhā. The Lord of creatures, the god of gods, takes up the wheel of the luminaries. In the midst of the night, he faces all seven continents, gazing in every direction, including the intermediate ones. Thus, he brings about day and night, withdrawing and releasing the earth. In this way, O eminent sages, the three worlds of beings have been described by the virtuous, from which the entire universe arises—gods, asuras, and humans. The radiance of all radiant beings and all power is universal, yet the Sun alone is the root and supreme deity of the three worlds. Portions of Viṣṇu, manifesting as the gods, carry out his course. This cosmic order is composed of sacred metres, of Brahman, and is ancient. The Sun is nourished in order throughout the seasons, beginning with spring, by Gandharvas, Apsarases, chiefs of serpents, and Rakshasas, as well as by Vivasvat, Pūṣan, Parjanya, and Aṃśu. Sages like Bharadvāja, Gautama, Kaśyapa, and Kratu praise the god with various metres, each in due order. Rathasvana, Varuṇa, Suṣeṇa, and Senajit gather the reins of the Lord of gods. Foremost Rakshasas—serpent, tiger, horse, wind, lightning, and the sun—proceed ahead in order. Serpents such as Elāpatra, Śaṅkhapāla, Airāvata, Kambala, and Aśvatara carry the chariot in due sequence. Ugrasena, Vasuruci, Arvāva, and Asuratha sing to Bhānu with various songs, following the sequence from Ṣaḍja and onwards. Among the Apsarases, Menakā, Sahajanyā, and Pramlocā are foremost, each playing their part in this divine symphony. Thus, the cosmic order unfolds, with all beings, powers, and realms harmoniously moving under the supreme radiance of the Sun, guided by the ancient wisdom and the sacred metres of Brahman.