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The Visnu Purana is said to be a Vaisnava Purana and the learned know its extent to be 23000 stanzas. This Purana is divided in the six books, in which the first is occupied chiefly with the details of creation, primary (Sarga) and secondary (Pratisarga); the first explaining how the universe proceeds from Prakrti, the second, in what manner the forms of things are developed from the elementary substances previously evolved or how hey reappear after their temporary destruction. The second books opens with a continuation of the kings of the first Manvantara; amongst whom, Bharata is said to have given a name to India, called after him Bharatavarsa. This also contains information about seven continents, oceans, planetary and other spheres. The arrangement of the Vedas is described in the third book. The fourth book contains all that the Hindus have of their ancient history including the list of dynasties. The fifth book is occupied with the life of Krishna which is in fact the distinguishing feature of Visnu Purana. The last book contains an account of the dissolution of the world by fire and water.