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## Fourth Chapter
The wise person who studies the three sacred texts mentioned above, understands the meaning of the entire Purana and rejoices in this world and the next. ||1||
Having thus established the preface of this great Purana, I will now narrate the life story of Lord Rishabhadeva. ||2||
In Puranas, one must necessarily describe eight aspects: Lok (world), Desh (country), Pur (city), Rajya (kingdom), Tirth (pilgrimage site), Dan (charity), Tap (austerity), Gati (path), and Phal (fruit). ||3||
Describing the name of the world, its origin, the length, breadth, etc. of each direction and its intervals, and elaborating on many other aspects, is called Lokakhyan. ||4||
Describing in detail a part of the world, including countries, mountains, islands, and oceans, is called Deshakhyan by knowledgeable and righteous individuals. ||5||
Describing the capital city in regions like Bharatavarsha, etc., is called Purakhyan, or the description of the city, according to the opinion of scholars who know the Puranas. ||6||
Describing that this part of the country belongs to such and such a king, or that this city belongs to such and such a king, is called Rajakhyan in Jain scriptures. ||7||
A Tirth is considered to be a means of crossing the boundless ocean of Samsara. The narration of the life story of the Jina, which is the Tirth, is called Tirthakhyan. ||8||
The narration of the type of austerity and charity that leads to unparalleled fruits for beings is called Tapodanakatha. ||9||
There are four types of Gatis, based on the different types of hell, etc. The narration of these is called Gatyakhyan. ||10||
Describing the fruits of karma, both good and bad, that beings receive, up to the attainment of liberation, is called Phalakhyan. ||11||
Here, I will briefly describe the eight aspects mentioned above, as appropriate. The remaining aspects will be described as the opportunity arises. ||12||