On the banks of those rivers are the abodes of Lord Paramesthin as well as of Narayana. They are resorted to by Devas and sages. 9-10a. On its peak (?) is the splendid and auspicious grove of Parijata trees. The large abode of Indra adorned with jewels is also there. It contains crystal columns, and is be¬ decked in golden domes and ornamental gateways. 10b-12a. The holy abode of lord Visnu, the Atman of the Universe, the lord of Devas, is situated thus. It is beautiful and bedecked with all kinds of jewels. The glorious Narayana, the lord of the Universe, the excellent lord of everyone, the eternal deity, abides there. 12b-13a. Similarly, on the mountain peak called Vasu- dhara, there stands the holy abode of Vasus, the most excellent of all abodes. It is bedecked in jewels and is unthwartable by the enemies of gods. 13b-14a. The seven sacred hermitages of the noble-souled seven sages are on the excellent mountain Ratnadhara. The hermitages are sacred and are joined to the residences of the Siddhas. 14b-15a. The highly auspicious and pure abode of god Brahma, born of the Unmanifest, is also there. It is built of gold and is embellished with diamonds, sapphire and other precious gems, and it has four doorways. 15b-16a. O Brahmanas, Devas and sages, Siddhas and other Brahmanical ascetics worship the unborn Pitamaha, the great lord of Devas, there. 16b-17a. The four-faced deity is always worshipped alongwith the goddess Savitri by everyone. He is the greatest goal of all quiescent ones. For the welfare of the world he stays there. 17b-18. On one of its summits, which is decorated with great lotuses, there is a great sacred lake which is very fragrant with nectar-like pure water. Near that is the holy hermitage of Jaigisavya which is frequented by leading Yogins.