From the unmanifest first originated the Great Soul, gifted with great intelligence, the source of all the qualities. That is said to be the first creation.
अव्यक्तात् पूर्वमुत्पन्नो महानात्मा महामतिः। आदिर्गुणानां सर्वेषां प्रथमः सर्ग उच्यते॥