In the beginning this was Self alone, in the shape of a person (purusha). He looking round saw nothing but his Self. He first said, `This is I;' therefore he became I by name. Therefore even now, if a man is asked, he first says, `This is I,' and then pronounces the other name which he may have. And because before (purva) all this, he (the Self) burnt down (ush) all evils, therefore he was a person (purusha). Verily he who knows this, burns down every one who tries to be before him.