In the sacred narrative, it is revealed that the inhabitants of this land enjoy a stable lifespan of thirteen thousand years, and for the most virtuous among them, the highest lifespan reaches one hundred thousand years. This land, O wise brāhmaṇas, is known as the realm of action, where only those humans who are truly qualified may dwell. Within this land rise the majestic Vindhya and Pāriyātra, counted among the seven principal mountains. There is also the Nāga island, gentle one, and regions known as Gandharva and Vāruṇa. This island itself stretches a thousand yojanas from south to north, vast and wondrous. At its heart, the four classes of society—Brāhmaṇas, Kṣatriyas, Vaiśyas, and Śūdras—make their homes, living together in harmony. Pure rivers, their waters sparkling, flow forth from the mountains, nourishing the land. Among these rivers are the Irāvatī, Vitastā, Vipāśā, Devikā, and Kuhū; Kauśikī and Lohitā also arise from the foot of the mighty Himavat. Parṇāśā and Vandanā, along with the ever-flowing, delightful Sadānīrā, enrich the region. Śigru and Svaśilpā rest upon the Pāriyātra mountains, remembered for their sacredness. Mandākinī, Citrakūṭā, Tāmasī, and Piśācikā are rivers born at the foot of Ṛkṣavat, whose waters are famed for removing all sins of men. Veṇyā, Vaitaraṇī, Balākā, and Kumudvatī, auspicious rivers of holy water, spring forth from the foot of the Vindhya mountains. The rivers of the southern region flow from the Sahya mountains, while those issuing from Malaya are known for their cool, refreshing waters. Rivers born at the foot of Śuktimat also purify those who bathe in them, washing away all sins. All these rivers are holy, their waters sanctifying through bathing, giving, and other sacred rites. In the eastern regions, inhabitants live in whatever forms they desire, enjoying diverse existences. Likewise, at the western ends dwell the Saurāṣṭras, Śūdras, Ābhīras, and Arbuda peoples, alongside the Sauvīras, Saindhavas, Hūṇas, and Śālvas. These people always drink the river waters and reside along their banks. Here, the cycles of ages—Kṛta, Tretā, Dvāpara, and Kali—do not exist elsewhere at all. Among the inhabitants, there is no sorrow, no fatigue, no distress, nor fear of hunger. They delight in many pleasures, remaining ever youthful and vibrant. In this realm stands the celestial palace of the Supreme Lord, the Lord of gods, fashioned from crystal. Gods, hosts of Siddhas, and Yakṣas gather there, always performing worship. The bearer of the mighty bow Pināka shines brilliantly, surrounded by spirits. Nearby lies the great abode of Bhava, the Lord of gods. A river adorned with many kinds of lotuses flows through this sacred land, its waters ever pure, highly sacred, and supremely delightful. Divine sages and Nārāyaṇa himself frequent its banks. There is a mansion with crystal pillars and golden gateways—a supremely sacred and beautiful dwelling, adorned with every kind of jewel. Within this palace abides the eternal, most excellent of all immortals, ever worshipped. Eight sacred places, difficult for the enemies of the gods to approach, lie nearby, along with seven holy hermitages inhabited by Siddhas. Here too is the supremely sacred and vast abode of Brahmā, the one of unmanifest birth, radiating peace and sanctity throughout the realm.