There are four holy countries there, recognized by the world: the Magas, the Mashakas, the Manasas, and the Mandagas. The Magas, O king, are mostly brahmanas and are devoted to their own work. Among the Mashakas dwell righteous kshatriyas, who grant every desire. Among the Manasas, O great king, the vaishyas live by their own labor; they are endowed with every desired blessing, brave, and firm in dharma and purpose. Among the Mandagas, meanwhile, dwell shudras of ever-righteous conduct. There, O lord of kings, there is no king, no punishment, and no enforcers of punishment. It is by their own dharma alone that they guard dharma and protect one another. This much alone can be told of this island; this much alone should be heard concerning Shakadvipa of great splendor.