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The Sixth Chapter
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Having said this to Shrikanth, Kotidhavala called his minister, Anand, who was wise and had come from the lineage of his forefathers.
He said, "You have known the essence and non-essence of my cities for a long time. Therefore, tell me which city is the most essential for Shrikanth."
The minister, with his heart filled with devotion, replied, his white beard swaying like a fly whisk, as if he were fanning his lord.
"O King, there is not a single city in your kingdom that is not beautiful. However, let Shrikanth choose whichever city he finds pleasing."
"In the middle of this ocean, there are many islands, some of which are as large as Kalpa trees, with trees that extend in all directions."
"These islands have mountains that are adorned with various jewels, with high peaks, and are very bright. These are the places where the gods play."
"The demons Bhima, Atibhima, and all the other gods have given these islands and mountains to your lineage, as we have heard from ancient tradition."
"In these islands, there are many beautiful cities, adorned with golden palaces, filled with great jewels, and so bright that they eclipse the sun."
"The names of these cities are Sandhyakar, Manohlad, Suvel, Kanchan, Hari, Yodhan, Jaladhidhvan, Hansadvip, Bharakshama, Ardhasvargotkat, Avarta, Vighat, Rodhan, Amal, Kant, Sphutatat, Ratnadvip, Toyavali, Sar, Alanghan, Nabhobhanu, and Kshema, and many other beautiful places. Even the gods cannot cause trouble in these places."
"These cities, which are filled with great merit and whose earth is adorned with various jewels, are now under your control."
"In the northwest direction, there is a large island called Vanaradvip, which is three hundred yojanas in extent. This island is famous in all three worlds, and it has thousands of beautiful Avantaar islands."
"This island, in some places, shines with the red light of Pushparaga gems, and in other places, it is covered with vegetation, like a green jewel."