Bhagavatapurana 3.27.12

3.27.12

yathā jala-stha ābhāsaḥ sthala-sthenāvadṛśyate /
svābhāsena tathā sūryo jala-sthena divi sthitaḥ //

Verse 12. V. Just as the image of the sun in water is seen by means of the same sun’s light as the objects on land, are so also is the light showing the image in water shows the real sun in the sky. Note:—The idea is that the same light shows both the real and the unreal and so when the unreal is perceived there is a possibility of knowing the real through the same light. D. Gives a second interpretation thus:—Just as the image of a face in water may give an idea of the actual face standing on the bank, so also the image of the sun in water gives an idea of the real sun in the sky. 13. So also by means of the images of the Atman conditioned by the Bhutas, the Indriyas and Manas, the Ahankara consituted of the three Gunas is perceived as the image of Sat (Brahman) and by means of this image associated with Ahankara the Atman is perceived in His real nature of absolute consciousness.