I had acquired this knowledge from the eternal Hiranyagarbha himself, O king, who communicated it to me for my having carefully pleased that great Being of very superior Soul. Asked by you to-day, I have, O king, communicated the knowledge of eternal Brahma to you, just as I had myself gained it from my teacher. Indeed, this great knowledge which is the refuge of all persons conversant with Liberation has been given to you exactly as I had it from Brahman himself.”