In that wondrous land, those who partake of the juice of the sugarcane, īkṣu, are blessed with lifespans of ten thousand years. The people who dwell there are ever devoted to Viṣṇu; their hearts and minds are turned constantly toward his worship. At the heart of this realm, within the fragrant Pārijāta grove, stands a celestial palace belonging to Vāsudeva himself. This palace is a marvel, encircled by ten formidable walls that render it unassailable and nearly impossible to approach. All around, thousands of golden pillars shine, lending splendor to the palace from every side. Inside, a divine throne is set, and every kind of celestial glory is present. The palace is filled with pure devotees of Nārāyaṇa, who dedicate themselves to the study of the Vedas. Their voices rise continually in praise of Mādhava, chanting sacred mantras and bowing in reverence. The kings of this land are ever engaged in noble deeds, performing acts of greatness at all times. The women, radiant in their youth, delight in adorning themselves, and their lives are marked by stability and longevity: their natural lifespan is thirteen thousand years, yet the highest among them may live as long as one hundred thousand years. This is the land of action, O brāhmaṇas, where qualified humans pursue their duties and aspirations. Here rise the mighty Vindhya and Pāriyātra, two among the seven principal mountains. The land also holds the Nāga island, the realms of the Gandharvas and Vāruṇa, all extending a thousand yojanas from south to north. In the center of this vast island reside the four classes of people—Brāhmaṇas, Kṣatriyas, Vaiśyas, and Śūdras—each fulfilling their roles in harmony. From the feet of these mountains, pure rivers flow forth. Among them are the Irāvatī, Vitastā, Vipāśā, Devikā, and Kuhū; also the Kauśikī and Lohitā, which arise from the foot of the sacred Himavat. The Parṇāśā and Vandanā rivers, along with the ever-delightful and ever-flowing Sadānīrā, grace the land. Śigru and Svaśilpā rest upon the Pāriyātra mountains, while Mandākinī, Citrakūṭā, Tāmasī, and Piśācikā are born at the foot of Ṛkṣavat, their waters removing all sins from those who bathe in them. Veṇyā, Vaitaraṇī, Balākā, and Kumudvatī spring forth from the Vindhya mountains, their waters holy and auspicious. The rivers of the southern region flow from the foot of the Sahya mountains, while those from Malaya are renowned for their coolness. Rivers born at the foot of Śuktimat likewise possess the power to wash away all sins. Indeed, all these rivers are sacred, and through bathing, giving, and performing rites in their waters, all sins are removed. In the eastern regions dwell people who can assume whatever forms they desire. To the west live the Saurāṣṭras, Śūdras, Ābhīras, and the people of Arbuda, along with the Sauvīras, Saindhavas, Hūṇas, and Śālvas. These communities live along the rivers, drinking their pure waters and making their homes on the banks. Remarkably, the cycles of the four yugas—Kṛta, Tretā, Dvāpara, and Kali—do not exist elsewhere in this land. Among these people, there is no sorrow, no fatigue, no distress, and never any fear of hunger. All find delight in various pleasures, and youthfulness is ever theirs. At the center of all stands the celestial palace of the Lord of gods, the Supreme Lord, resplendent and made entirely of crystal. Gods, hosts of Siddhas, and Yakṣas gather there to worship without ceasing. In that sacred place, the great bearer of the bow Pināka—Lord Śiva—shines forth, ever surrounded by spirits, radiant in his divine presence.