In that sacred realm, the daughter of the Ocean of Milk, ever devoted, holds both feet of the Lord with unwavering reverence. Her mind is fixed upon him, ceaselessly drinking the nectar of Nārāyaṇa, absorbed in his divine presence. This place is known as Vaikuṇṭha, honored even by the gods, and truly, it is the city of Nārāyaṇa himself. Here, Nārāyaṇa, radiant and resplendent, lies, veiling the world in his māyā. At the end of each age, all beings return to him, for he alone is the supreme goal. Beyond, relying upon the Ocean of Milk, there exists an island encircled by a lotus. Vast and perfectly round, this island is distinguished by a great mountain, arranged so as to be divided into two. The regions of Mahāvīta and the land of Dhātakī are known upon this island, and there stands a magnificent nyagrodha tree, venerated by the immortals. Here, O best of sages, is the abode of Śiva and Nārāyaṇa. The Lord himself, dark and tawny, is honored by Gandharvas, Kinnaras, and Yakṣas, who dwell there free from disease and sorrow, untainted by attachment or aversion. In this realm, there are no duties of caste or stage of life, no rivers, and no mountains. Surrounding it, O best of twice-born, is an ocean of sweet water. The golden land, twice as wide, resembles a flawless slab of stone. That which is both luminous and non-luminous is called Lokāloka, and the great mountain Lokāloka marks its extent. Fierce darkness, like a bowl, encircles it on all sides. Thus is the expanse of the cosmic egg, briefly described. Because the primordial cause is all-pervading and imperishable, in each place dwell the four-faced ones, the Rudras, Nārāyaṇas, and others. O sages, this is established everywhere, where the wise journey. Transcending all, the imperishable nature exists beyond the world. This is the unmanifest, Brahman, the supreme state, whose unfailing greatness has already been spoken of. In all the oceans and the sky, there is no doubt: the Supreme Person, whose limbs are manifold, plays throughout creation. From the cosmic egg, Brahmā emerged, and by him, this world was created. The sages then request, “Tell us about these, and also about Vyāsa in the Dvāpara age, and likewise, the descents of the Lord for the sake of righteousness in the Kali age. O Sūta, recount all this here in summary: the Uttama, Tāmasa, Raivata, and Ākṣuṣa Manvantaras. This is the era of Vaivasvata, whose seventh interval is now underway. Now, listen further about the Manu called Svarocisha. Vipaścit, the destroyer of asuras, became the lord of the gods. Timira and Charvarī, along with five others, became the seven great sages. Now hear about the second interval, called Uttama, where Sushanti, the subduer of enemies, became the lord of the gods.” Thus, the sages inquire and the story of the divine realms, the cosmic order, and the cycles of time continues to unfold, revealing the grandeur and mystery of creation and the ever-present supremacy of Nārāyaṇa.