of Brahman), born before water; who, having entered the cave of
the heart, abides therein --this verily is That.

This verse indicates that He, the Great Self, is the cause of all
created objects. According to the Vedas, His first manifestation
was Brahma, the Personal God or Creator, born of the fire of
wisdom. He existed before the evolution of the five elements--
earth, water, fire, air and ether; hence He was "born before
water." He is the Self dwelling in the hearts of all creatures.


VII

He who knows Aditi, who rises with Prana (the Life Principle),
existent in all the Devas; who, having entered into the heart,
abides there; and who was born from the elements--this verily is
That.

This verse is somewhat obscure and seems like an interpolated amplification of
the preceding verse.


VIII

Tje all-seeing fire which exists hidden in the two sticks, as the
foetus is well-guarded in the womb by the mother, (that fire) is
to be worshipped day after day by wakeful seekers (after wisdom),
as well as by sacrificers. This verily is That.

Fire is called all-seeing because its light makes everything