Manusmriti: The Laws of Manu

21. But in the beginning he assigned their several names, actions, and conditions to all (created beings), even according to the words of the Veda. 

22. He, the Lord, also created the class of the gods, who are endowed with life, and whose nature is action; and the sub tile class of the Sadhyas, and the eternal sacrifice.

23. But from fire, wind, and the sun he drew forth the three fold eternal Veda, called Rik, Yagus, and Saman, for the due performance of the sacrifice. 

24. Time and the divisions of time, the lunar mansions and the planets, the rivers, the oceans, the mountains, plains, and uneven ground. 

25. Austerity, speech, pleasure, desire, and anger, this whole creation he likewise produced, as he desired to call these beings into existence. 

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