In the sacred geography described, the realm called Tala stands out, adorned and divided by the valor of Śaṅkukarṇa, Namuci and his followers, as well as many other heroic beings. This realm gleams with beauty, and throughout its expanse, the supreme Lord is ever-present, accompanied by Ambā, Skanda, Nandin, and surrounded on all sides by the Gaṇas. Above all the Talas, there exist seven sets of seven earth realms. The sage promises to describe these seven divisions of the earth. The earth itself is composed of seven continents, each filled with rivers and mountains, and encircled on every side by seven magnificent oceans. These continents are named, in order: Jambū, Plakṣa, Śālmalī, Kuśa, Krauñca, Śāka, and Puṣkara. Within all these islands, Hara—the great Lord Śiva—manifests in various forms, surrounded by his hosts, making his presence known everywhere. The oceans themselves are wondrous and diverse: first the ocean of salt water, then those of sugarcane juice, wine, clarified butter, curd, milk, and finally sweet water—each following the other in sequence. In every one of these oceans, at all times, Śiva, with his attendants, takes the form of water. The glorious one sports with arms made of waves, delighting in their movement. Just as nectar resides in the ocean of milk, so Hari, the Lord Viṣṇu, always lies in the milk-ocean, in direct awareness of Śiva, immersed in yogic sleep. When the Blessed Lord awakens, the whole world stirs to life; when he sleeps, all that moves and does not move, pervaded by him, also sleeps. By him alone, all things are created, sustained, protected, and dissolved, through the grace of the supreme Lord of gods. The sages, known as Suṣeṇa, worship the supreme person Aniruddha, who bears the conch, discus, and mace. Those who are the best among knowers of the self, who meditate on Aniruddha, are all equal to Nārāyaṇa, endowed with every prosperity. Sanandana, the Blessed One, Sanaka, Sanātana, the Vālakhilya sages, Siddhas, Mitra, and Varuṇa—all these constantly worship Hari, the source of the universe. Within the seven islands stand many great peaks, with various summits, some stretching as far as the ocean and containing caves. Many lords of the earth have existed over the ages, as time weighs upon all. By the power of the supreme lords, from the progenitor of Krauñca's enemy, throughout all past and future manvantaras, these lords have arisen. The sage promises to declare the lords of the earth, beginning with the Svāyambhuva manvantara, and extending through all past and future manvantaras. All these lords were equally proud and shared the same purpose; the grandsons of Svāyambhuva Manu were mighty. The heroic sons of Priyavrata are named: Āgnīdhra, Agnibāhu, Medha, Medhātithi, and Vasu, as well as Jyotiṣmān, Dyutimān, Havya, and Savana. Priyavrata anointed these seven as rulers over the seven lands. He appointed Āgnīdhra, of great might, as the lord of Jambūdvīpa; Medhātithi became lord of Plakṣadvīpa. Śālmala, endowed with beauty, was made king, and Jyotiṣmat was established as ruler in Kuśadvīpa. Dyutimat was made king in Krauñcadvīpa, and Havya became lord of Śākadvīpa. Savana, steadfast in vows, was made lord of Puṣkara. In Puṣkara, Savana's son Mahāvīta was born. Dhātakī and Mahāvīta, both excellent sons, were his two offspring; the region was named Mahāvīta after the great soul Mahāvīta. Dhātakī's region became known as Dhātakīkhaṇḍa. Havya, lord of Śākadvīpa, also begot sons: Jalada, Kumāra, Sukumāra, Maṇīcaka, Kusumottara, Modāka, and the seventh, Mahādruma. The first region, named Alada, belongs to Jalada; the second, Kaumāra, is attributed to Kumāra. The third, Sukumāra, is known as Sukumāra's region; the fourth, Maṇīcaka, is called Māṇīcaka. The fifth, Kusumottara, bears the name of Kusumottara; the sixth, Modāka, is proclaimed as Modāka's region. The seventh, Mahādruma, is named after Mahādruma. Thus, these seven regions bear the names of their rulers. The sons of Dyutimat, lord of Krauñcadvīpa, were Kuśala, Manuga, Uṣṇa, Pīvara, Andhakāraka, Muni, and Dundubhi. The auspicious regions of Krauñcadvīpa are named after them: Kuśala's region is Kuśala; Manuga's is Manonuga; Uṣṇa's is Uṣṇa; Pīvara's is Pīvara; Andhakāraka's region is Andhakāraka; Muni's is Muni; and Dundubhi's is Dundubhi. These seven illustrious peoples dwell in Krauñcadvīpa. In Kuśadvīpa, there are also seven of great might: Udbhida, Veṇumān, Dvairatha, Lavaṇa, Dhṛti, Prabhākara, and the seventh is Kapila. The first region is Udbhida, the second is Veṇumaṇḍala, the third is Dvairatha, and the fourth is Lavaṇa. The fifth is Dhṛtimat, the sixth is Prabhākara, and the seventh, named Kapila, is proclaimed as Kapila's region. Thus, the sacred earth is divided and governed, its continents and oceans adorned by the presence of the supreme Lord and his hosts, and its lands ruled by mighty sons and grandsons, each region bearing the names and legacies of its noble rulers.