Influenced by rajas and intent on creating, desiring to create the offspring, Brahmā glanced at the lotus and the elements as the ingredients of creation. Concentrating his mind on the Lord, he began to praise the Lord, worthy of worship. Intent on creating, looking at the lotus, himself, the water, air and ether (iyat), as ingredients for his creation (karma-bījam), Brahmā thought, “How shall I create? I will surrender to the Lord.” Giving up absorption in creation, he concentrated his mind (ātmā) on the Supreme Lord (avyakta-vartmani). Thus ends the commentary on Eighth Chapter of the Third Canto of the Bhāgavatam for the pleasure of the devotees, in accordance with the previous ācāryas. Chapter Nine Brahmā’s Prayers