Bhagavatapurana 3.23.54

3.23.54

indriyārtheṣu sajjantyā prasaṅgas tvayi me kṛtaḥ /
ajānantyā paraṃ bhāvaṃ tathāpy astv abhayāya me //

54. Having given my heart to the objects of senses, I formed this relation with you, not knowing your higher nature (as one that has realised Brahman); still let this tend to my protection (towards salvation).