Sūta said: He is the first creator of all beings, their protector and annihilator. So lord Maheśvara is the overlord of Brahmā. He is also known as Śiva, Sadāśiva, Bhava, Viṣṇu and Brahmā since he is all. All these worlds are in this egg, so is the creator Brahmā. Thus the elemental creation of Prakṛti has been described by me. It is presided over by Puruṣa; O brahmins, this auspicious creation with intellect (mahat) at top is primordial.