Know, O best of twice-born persons, that Dharma is my eldest-born offspring, originated from my mind, O learned Brahmana, whose essence is for all creatures.
मम विद्धि सुतं धर्ममग्रजं द्विजसत्तम॥ मानसं दयितं विप्र सर्वभूतदयात्मकम्।