From Greatness, O king of men, originates Consciousness. This has been designated the second creation having the Understanding for its essence.
महतश्चाप्यहङ्कार उत्पन्नो हि नराधिप। द्वितीयं सर्गमित्याहुरेतद् बुद्ध्यात्मकं स्मृतम्॥