Nandin said: You are the primordial deity with no origin. You are Prakṛti, you are Puruṣa, the protector of the world. You are Viṣṇu the lord of the universe. You are Brahmā, with the universe for your body. You are the first principle. O Viṣṇu, you alone are the greatest luminary. You are the supreme soul, O lord of Śrī, you are the greatest abode. O lord of the earth, Rudra enveloped by tamas originated from your fury. Brahmā, the creator of the universe enveloped by rajas was born of your grace. The lord enveloped by sattva, was born of your grace. O Viṣṇu, O Rudra, you are identical with the universe.