In that wondrous realm, the terrifying roar of lions echoed across the land, striking fear into the hearts of all other creatures. Amidst the tumult, herds of elephants moved restlessly, their great strength undiminished by fatigue. The slopes of the mountain were alive with ascetics engaged in their practices, and herds of elephants wandered freely. Jewels born from the mountain adorned the three worlds, their radiance spreading everywhere. This mountain was a cherished refuge for the Nāgas, always surrounded by their kind, who felt a kinship with its jewel-laden slopes, seeing it as Nāga-like itself. Here, ascetics found success in their austerities with little effort, for even a mere glimpse of the mountain was said to destroy all sins. In some places, the land was ever nourished by waters brought by the wind from great waterfalls, cascades, and streams. Elsewhere, the peaks rose high, harsh and forbidding under the relentless sun and heat—so formidable that the mind could scarcely imagine them. The mountain was adorned with regions where the branches of towering deodar and other mighty trees grew unbroken, and bamboo groves stood like pillars among them. Its lofty peaks resembled snowy umbrellas, crowned with hundreds of waterfalls and streams. Water flowed everywhere—so abundant that one could find it simply by following the sound. The entrances to its caves were sealed by snow, adding to the mystery and majesty of the place. It was upon seeing this land, with its reddish slopes, that the mighty lord of Madra wandered joyfully. After some time, he discovered a particular place of great beauty. By divine arrangement, he reached a most delightful region of that king of mountains—a place so remote and wondrous that no other human could access it. From this sacred land, the Iravati—the foremost of rivers—flowed forth. The region itself was dark as a raincloud, thickly covered with a rich variety of trees. There grew shala, tala, tamala, and karnikara trees, shaded further by nyagrodha, asvattha, sirisa, and simshapa. The forests included shleshmātaka, amalaki, haritaki, vibhitaka, bhurja, samuñjaka, bana, and saptacchada trees, along with great nimba and nimba, nirgundi, haridru, the mighty devadaru, and kaleyaka. The air was fragrant with padma, candana, bilva, kapittha, red sandalwood, matamra, rishtaka, akshota, abdaka, and arjuna. There were hastikarṇa, sumanasa, and kovidara trees in splendid bloom, as well as prachinamalaka, dhanaka, and samarataka. Kharjura, coconut, priyala, amrataka, inguda, tantumala, dhava, bhavya, and kashmiri-leaved trees flourished. Nutmeg, betel nut, katphala, avaliphala, mandara, kovidara, kimshuka, and kusumamshuka were also present. Yavas, shamiparna, vetasa, ambuvetasa, red atiranga, naranga, hingu, and priyangu trees added to the diversity. Red asoka and asoka, akalla, avicharaka, mucukunda, kunda, and atarusha-parushaka trees grew in abundance. There were kirata, kinkirata, ketaka, white ketaka, shobhanjana, anjana, and sukalinga-nikotaka trees. Golden, beautifully wooded trees, excellent asana, and mango trees shaped like the arrows of Kama brought delight to the eyes. Yellow and white yuthika, jasmine, champaka-jati, tumba, and atumba bloomed together. Mocha, locha, lakucha, tila flowers, kusesha, supushpavarana, chavyaka, and kamivallabha trees added their colors and scents. Bakula, paribhadra, haridra, dhara-kadamba, kutaja, kadamba, and mountain kutaja trees were heavy with flower buds. Aditya-mustaka, kumbha, saffron, kamavallabha, katphala, badara, nipa—all shone like bright lamps. Red palivana, white pomegranate, champaka, bandhu, subandhu, and various groves flourished. There were patala, jasmine, karavira, kurabaka, himavara, jambu, and royal jambu trees. The land was rich with seed pods, camphor, fragrant agarwood, fruits and their reflections, and flourishing offspring and vines. Guggul, white hintala palms, sugarcanes, oleanders without grass, ashokas, and cakramardas grew together. Pilu, dhataki, dense ciribilva, tamarind, lodhra, vidanga, and milky sap trees thrived. Ashmantaka, kala, jambira, white kadamba, bhallataka, indrayava, valguja, and those that bring success were found here. Nagakesara trees, delightful with beautiful blossoms, karamarda, kasamarda, arishtaka, varishtaka, rudraksha, grapes, saptahva, and putrajivaka filled the groves. Kankola, cloves, cinnamon, parijata, creepers of long pepper, and portions of nagavalli grew in abundance. Maricha creepers, new jasmine, splendid grape pavilions, and atimukta pavilions adorned the land. Trellises of trapusha and nartika bore beautiful fruits, as did trellises of kushmanda and sometimes alabu. There were also trellises of chirbhita, patola, karavella, canopies of karkotaki, and eggplants with large fruits. Thorns, radishes, various root vegetables, kahlaras, vidari, ruruṭa, and sweet-thorned plants grew wild. The region was alive with diverse medicinal herbs, shining brightly—those that grant long life, fame, and strength. There were herbs to dispel old age, death, and fear, those that removed hunger and anxiety, those that brought good fortune, and countless others, making the land a veritable paradise, O king.