Let us journey across the vast lands described in these sacred verses, honoring the diversity and splendor of all the peoples and realms that fill the world. First, we encounter the Shakikas, Krishnacheluras, Narmadas, and Tamraparnakas; the Gonandas, Kanakas, and those known as the people of China-pattana. Along the rivers dwell the Talikatakas, Rahakas, Vennakarhanas, Vaivundakas, Tumbavanas, Lajinadvipa, and Karnakas. The Karṇikāras, Śivayas, Kuṅkuṇas, Citrakūṭakas, Karṇāṭas, Mañcakaṭakas, and Mahākaṭavikas also live in these regions. Further, we find the Āndhras, Kollas, Śinayas, Śivātakas, Cavairikās, Baladevas, Pattanakas, Krauñcas, and Ṭīvās. The Śilākṣās, Radatas, Nandanandas, and Amalayas reside on the peaks of Citrakūṭa, the abodes of the guardians of Laṅkā. Turning southwest, the Mahārāṣṭras, Surāṣṭras, Sindhus, Sauvīras, Śūdras, Ābhīras, and Dramiḍas inhabit the land. The Koṭakas, Ṣaṇḍas, Sindhus, and Kaliruhas are found near the mountains Hemagiri and Raivataka. In Mayavana, known as Nabhuka, dwell the Yavanas, Pahlavas, Mārgaṇāvartas, and Dhūmrāmbaṣṭhakas. Beyond, the Lājakaṇas and those on Amragiri live near the ocean, where the fires of Aurva burn—these are the people of the Lord of Play. Now, let us hear of those in the regions opposite, in the west, where great mountains rise: Matiman, Kshurarpana, Vanaukaha, Meghavan, Chakravan, and Astaparvata. Here live the Panchanada, Kasha, Brahmavasataka, Tarakshata, Parava, and Shantika. Beside Vatakapokra are the Girivana and Avama; the low-born Mlecchas, who have abandoned the boundaries of righteousness, also dwell here. A region extends for two hundred yojanas, culminating in the Mahendra peak, adorned with pearls and gems. Surrounded by hundreds of mountains stands Astona; on the shore of Pariyatra mountain, the vast and terrible oceans spread. In the western and northern directions lie Girimati, Venumati, and Turamati lands. Within these regions are Phalgunaka, Mandavya, Ekanetraka, Purukunda, Tukhara, Talamalla, and Lahavaha. Vandila, Navila, Vala, people with long hair and strong limbs, Ranga, Khamunika, Kampa, Guruha, and Aruhas also reside here. There is a kingdom of women, unmatched, a place for the offspring of cows and bulls. In the north rise the Himalaya, Kān̄ja, and Madhumān mountains. Kailāsa, Vasumān, and Meru stand majestically, and along their paths dwell the Madras, Pauravas, Yaudheyas, Mālavas, and Śūrasenas. The royal clans, the Aśvins, descendants of Arjuna, Trigartas, Kekayas, small Mācelas, and Cūstavas reside here. Ambalas, Prasthalas, Śākas, Kṣemadhūrtas, those from Antaradvīpa, Gandhāras, and Vandivaṭastavas are also found. The city of Takṣaśilā comes next, followed by Lavaṇāvatī, Puṣkalāvatī, and Yaśovatī. Beyond are Maṇimatī, Śyāmākās, Khacaras, Dāśadānas, Gavyasanas, and Daṇḍahavyasanas. Dānadās, Śūrakās, Vāṭādhāras, the city of Kohaka, and Surabhūtipura are found here. The Taṭakādarśas, Danturādarśas, Piṇḍalamālas, Vyāyaneyas, and Ābhidhānakas also dwell in these lands. Mālahālā, Hūna, Hematāla, Āśvāsa, Svamukha, Himavān, Vasumān, Kauñja, Kailāsa, and the city of Ayut are part of this vast expanse, which stretches for eighty hundred yojanas. Now, in the northeast, we find the Kaulūtas, Brahmaputras, Kuvindas, Dinādanas, Maḍavas, those whose kingdoms are lost, and the forest realms. Kaiḍabhallas, Siṃhapuras, Cāmavataṅganas, Sārpātakas, Pārvatakas, Kaśmīras, and Daradas are present. Abhisāras, Jadārvākas, Pallolukas, Ciroḍunas, Kirātas, cowherds, Cīnas, and the land of gold are described. There are the devasthala groves, the lands mentioned by Viśvāvasu, the temple of supreme prosperity, the land of Kailāsa, the Muñja forest, the mountain, the realm of Vidyādharas, and the celestial palaces of the gods. In battle, fierce and terrible, men and elephants are struck down violently. Each one cries out, "I will go first, I will go first," and falls in groups. Many have become ashes here, entering the fray like moths drawn to a flame. Yet, there are still other peoples not mentioned, those of the central regions. Listen now as their names are revealed, groups allied with Lila’s husband, the king: the Uddehikas, Shurasenas, Gudas, Ashvatthanipakas, Uttamajyotikadras, Padamadhyamikas, and others. The Salvakas, Ketakas, Matsyas, Dauleyakas, Kapishtalas, Mandavyapandunagaras, Sauragrivas, and Gurugrahas join them. The Pariyatras, Kuradhyas, Yamunodumbaras, Gajahvas, Ujjihanas, Kalakotikas, and Mathuras are present, as are the Kapolas, Dharmaranyas, northern and southern peoples, Panchalas, Kurukshetras, and Sarasvatas. The Avantis, Syandanas, Shrenis, Kuntas, and those from the five rivers, all fleeing in streams, fell upon the great mountain. Thus, the tapestry of the world is woven with countless peoples, kingdoms, and realms, each with their own customs, landscapes, and destinies, all under the watchful eyes of the divine.