Extending up to heaven itself, the Sumeru became the pericarp of that Lotus. Remaining within it, the powerful Lord of the Universe created all the worlds.
कर्णिका तस्य पद्मस्य मेरुर्गगनमुच्छ्रितः। तस्य मध्ये स्थितो लोकान् सृजते जगतः प्रभुः॥