菩薩從兜術天降神母胎說廣普經 7.52

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水神報言：「於六神中我為最勝。所以者何？若無水者，地為枯乾無有滋潤，草木、花果皆為枯燥，眾生之類有形之屬皆當渴死。以是義故我為最勝。」

The water deity replied, saying: “Among the six deities, I am the most superior. Why is that? If there were no water, the earth would be parched and dry without any moisture; grasses, trees, flowers, and fruits would all wither away; and all embodied classes of sentient beings would perish of thirst. For this reason, I am the most superior.”