In that wondrous land, the people dwell for many years, sustained solely by the fruit of the peepal tree. Their bodies shine with a golden radiance, and their minds are wholly devoted to the Lord. In the sacred region of the Kurus, those who have fallen from heaven are born through natural union. There, they drink milk and subsist on it, living harmoniously like the chakravāka birds—mutually devoted, free from disease and sorrow, always immersed in happiness. These Kurus, endowed with great strength, live for thirteen thousand one hundred and fifty years, remaining faithful to their own spouses alone. When death comes for them, it comes collectively; they pass joyfully, enjoying great prosperity and partaking of many kinds of ambrosial foods. They always possess moonstone, remain ever youthful, with dark limbs, and their bodies are adorned with every ornament. Upon Jambudvīpa, too, lies the splendid region of Kuru, where stands the celestial palace of Śambhu, the moon-crested Lord, shining resplendently like the moon itself. In the land of Bhārata, mortals live according to the fruits of their deeds. Here, lifespans are long but varied, people are of many colors and limited bodily strength. They worship various gods, reap diverse results from their actions, possess differing knowledge and wealth, but are generally weak and enjoy only modest pleasures. Some people dwell on Indradvīpa, others on Kaseru, some on Tāmradvīpa, and others in the region called Gabhastimat. Some have made their homes in the gentle Nāgadvīpa, or in the lands of the Gandharvas and Varuṇa. There are also Mlecchas and Pulindas, born of many different races. In the east reside the Kirātas; at the far west, the Yavanas. In the central regions live the Brāhmaṇas, Kṣatriyas, and Vaiśyas, while the Śūdras are found everywhere. Each group is established in its own pursuits—sacrifices, warfare, and trade—and they interact with one another according to their customs. Bound to the aims of righteousness, wealth, and desire, each class performs its duties with resolve and pride, following the proper order of life’s stages. Here, human activity is directed toward heaven and liberation, and all actions are governed by the cycles of time, never otherwise. In the land of Kiṃpuruṣa, humans live for ten thousand years. The men are golden-hued, and the women possess the beauty of celestial nymphs. Free from disease and sorrow, they are devoted to Śiva, pure in nature, golden in appearance, living with their spouses, and sustained by the fruit of the plakṣa tree. In Harivarṣa, too, the people resemble shining silver, all of divine form, having descended from the world of the gods. They worship Hara, the Lord of all, and drink pure sugarcane juice. Old age does not trouble them, nor do they ever grow old. There, the human lifespan is ten thousand years. The central region among these lands is called Ilāvṛta. In Ilāvṛta, the sun does not shine, nor do the people age. There is neither moon nor sun nor stars nor any other light. The people are radiant like lotuses, with faces and eyes resembling lotus petals, and their fragrance is like that of lotus leaves. They are born there, devoted to the simple joy of existence. They live on the juice of the jambū fruit, remaining unmoving and fragrant. Those who have come from the world of the gods are reborn here, free from old age and death. These excellent men live for thirteen thousand years in the divine region of Ilāvṛta. Sustained by the juice of the jambū fruit, they do not suffer from old age, hunger, or fatigue, nor do they encounter death. From this land arises a special kind of gold called Jambunada, an ornament of the gods, shining with the brilliance of the Indragopa insect. Thus, the colors, lifespans, foods, and other features of the people in these nine regions have been briefly described. On Mount Hemakuta dwell the Gandharvas and all the hosts of Apsaras, while on Nishadha reside the Nagas: Shesha, Vasuki, and Takshaka. The thirty-three powerful sacrificial gods take delight there, and on the blue lapis mountain live the perfected beings and pure Brahmarshis. The white mountain is the abode of the Daityas and Danavas, while Shringavan mountain is always the dwelling place of the ancestors. Himavat is the domain of the chief Yakshas, spirits, and the Lord himself. Among all mountains, Mahadeva is present with Hari, Brahma, and Ambika, along with Nandi and his hosts, in every region and forest, and especially on the blue, white, and three-peaked mountains, where the Blessed Blue-Red One abides. He is always visible to the perfected beings, gods, and ancestors, especially on the blue lapis, white, bright, and golden mountains. The peacock-plumed, the golden, and the three-peaked Shringavan—these mountain kings are established on Jambudvīpa. On Plaksha and the other continents, there are seven mountains on each, extending straight in every direction, known as the regional mountains. On Plaksha-dvipa, the seven divine great mountains are Gomedaka, Chandra, Narada, Dundubhi, Somaka, Sumanas, and Vaibhraja. On Shalmali-dvipa, the seven are Kumuda, Uttama, Balāhaka, Drona, Kanka, Mahisha, and Kakudman. Similarly, on Kusha-dvipa, there are seven principal mountains as well. Thus, the sacred geography and the wondrous peoples of these regions, with their unique lifespans, foods, and ways of life, have been revealed, each shining with their own divine qualities and ever under the watchful presence of the Lord.