Let me tell you of the wondrous lands and islands as described in the ancient lore. First, there is a radiant mountain called Sumanā, shining with the brilliance of the sun. Next to it stands a yellow-hued mountain, followed by a unique mountain fashioned entirely of pots. The third mountain, Sarvasukha, is blessed with divine herbs and brings great happiness. Nearby is a golden mountain, gleaming like the wings of a bee. Amidst these, the divine and magnificent mountain Rohita rises, its peak splendid and the surrounding land abundant in beauty, skill, and well-being. There is yet another Rohita, known as Rohiṇa, famed for its wealth of jewels, which are protected by Indra himself. In this region, Prajāpati is ever-present, arranging all things with satisfaction. The climate is unique—there is no rain from clouds, nor the extremes of cold or heat found elsewhere. Across the three islands in this realm, there is no talk of caste or stages of life, no moon or planets, and no place for envy, jealousy, or fear. Plants, waters, and mountain springs are abundant, and food of all six tastes appears spontaneously for the inhabitants. There is neither high nor low among them, no greed or sense of possession. The people are strong, healthy, and live in perfect happiness. For thirty thousand years, these fortunate beings remain established in mental perfection, enjoying happiness, long life, beauty, virtue, and sovereignty. This order prevails at the ends of Śālmala and in all three islands, forming an auspicious arrangement that encircles Śālmala. The island itself is perfectly round, like a wheel, and is surrounded by the Suroda Ocean, which is twice its size. Now, let me describe the sixth island, Gomedaka, which encircles the Suroda Ocean. Gomedaka is twice the size of Śālmala and is marked by two remarkable mountains. The first, Sumanā, is composed of natural collyrium, while the second, Kumuda, is filled with all manner of medicinal herbs. Gomedaka is splendid, made of pure gold, and greatly revered, encircled by an ocean of sweet water. This sixth ocean, twice the size of Suroda, is home to the vast Dhātakī and Kumuda, the sons of Havya. The first region is called Saumana, remembered as the Dhātakī section, while the region called Gomeda is all-blissful. After Kumuda, the second region of Kumuda follows. These two mountains are round, while the others rise loftily. To the east stands the Sumanā mountain, stretching from east to west as far as the ocean, and in the west stands Kumuda, mirroring its counterpart. The bases of these mountains divide the region in two: the southern half is called Dhātakīkhanda, and to the north lies the excellent region of Kumuda. These two populous areas make up the expanse of Gomeda. Next comes the seventh and most excellent continent, Puṣkara, surrounded by an ocean of sugarcane juice and twice the size of Gomeda. Puṣkara itself is encircled by lotus flowers, and within it stands the resplendent mountain Citrasānu, adorned with colorful peaks and gems, and formed from networks of stone. Citrasānu dominates the eastern half of the continent, spreading over twenty-seven thousand circular leagues and rising twenty-four yojanas high, endowed with immense strength. In the western half stands the mountain Mānasa, near the shore, shining like the full moon. It rises to a height of fifty-one and a half thousand yojanas, and its son Mahāvīta guards the western half. The eastern half of the mountain is similarly divided, and Puṣkara is surrounded by an ocean of sweet water, twice as broad and vast as that around Gomeda. In these regions, humans live for thirty thousand years, never experiencing decline. Their health, happiness, and mental perfection are natural to them. Happiness, longevity, and beauty pervade all three continents, and all are equal in strength and appearance—there is no superior or inferior among them. There, none are killers or killed; there is no envy, jealousy, or fear, and neither greed, deceit, hatred, nor possessiveness. Truth and falsehood, righteousness and unrighteousness do not exist; nor do occupations of caste or life-stage, herding, trade, or agriculture. The Vedas, law, service, and punishment are unknown, as are rain, rivers, cold, and heat. Instead, springs and waters arise from the mountains, and time flows as it does in Uttarakuru—always pleasant and free from the distress of old age. Creation occurs in Dhātakīkhanda and in Mahāvīta alike. Thus, the seven continents are each surrounded by their own oceans, and each ocean is always similar to the one next to its continent. In this way, islands and oceans mutually increase, and since waters flow from one ocean to another, they are called 'samudra'—oceans. In these regions, the seasons are as the Ṛṣis have declared, and four kinds of beings reside there. The seasons are delightful, and the rains fall as described in the ancient texts. Such are the lands and islands, their mountains and oceans, as revealed in the sacred tradition—realms of beauty, abundance, and harmony, where happiness and virtue reign supreme.