Bhagavatapurana 9.10.13.p2

9.10.13.p2

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14. "We, dull-witted creatures, could not understand Thee, O Perfect One, to be the unchanging First and Perfect Person, the Supreme Ruler of the worlds; Thou art that Ruler of the gunas, under whose control the gods are created through Satva and Prajapatis through Rajas and the chief Bhutas and spirits through anger (Tamas).