Sūta Narrated: As all those Brāhmaṇa sages said thus, Vena, of evil intellect, laughed and said—“Who else is an expert on account of the things understood by me? Who else is the creator of the dharma whom (whose words) should I listen to (obey)? Who is equal to me on the Earth in regard to heroism, power of penance and truthfulness? You are all slow-witted souls. Certainly, you do not know me factually. I am the source of origin of all the worlds and particularly of all righteous acts. If I so wish I may burn the entire Earth or floud it with water. I may create or swallow (destroy) it. No doubt need be entertained in this respect”.