Bhagavatapurana 4.7.42

4.7.42

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42. The gods said:—It is only Thou, the first person, that reposest on the bed formed by the great serpent (Sesha) on that (expanse of) water (on the waters of deluge) having withdrawn all creation into Thine own womb;—Thou that very Lord, towards whom the path of knowledge is sought after by the Siddhas, now movest in the range of our eyes and protectest us Thy servants.