That Egoism is said to be the source of all creatures, for these have originated from its modifications. It is pure effulgence and is the supporter of consciousness. It is Prajapati.
अहंकारश्च भूतादिकारिक इति स्मृतः। तेजश्चेतना धातुः प्रजासर्गः प्रजापतिः॥