Indeed, O lotus-eyed one, I take birth as your eldest son, made up of the foremost of three qualities, Sattva. You are endued with that nature which is Supreme. You originate from yourself.
प्रथितः पुण्डरीकाक्ष प्रधानगुणकल्पितः। त्वमीश्वरः स्वभावश्च स्वयम्भूः पुरुषोत्तमः॥