Coming thus by steps, it became known to royal sages. But, O terror of (your) foes! that devotion was lost to the world by long (lapse of) time. That same primeval devotion I have declared to you to-day, seeing that you are my devotee and friend, for it is the highest mystery. Arguna said: Later is your birth; the birth of the sun is priorHow then shall I understand that you declared (this) first?