The Philosophy of the Upanishads c12.s1.t2.2

c12.s1.t2.2

In Bṛih. 1. 4. 10 it is said of Vâmadeva, the poet of Rigveda IV., that he (by virtue of a *śâstra-dṛishṭi*, an inspired conception, as Bâdarâyaṇa says,¹ quoting this instance) recognised himself as Brahman; and as a proof of his knowledge of Brahman alleged his acquaintance with his former births as Manu and Sûrya :—" Knowing this, Vâmadeva the ṛishi began :²—