Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.19.1
SB 3.19.1
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maitreya uvāca avadhārya viriñcasya nirvyalīkāmṛtaṁ vacaḥ prahasya prema-garbheṇa tad apāṅgena so 'grahīt
Translation
Śrī Maitreya said: After hearing the words of Brahmā, the creator, which were free from all sinful purposes and as sweet as nectar, the Lord heartily laughed and accepted his prayer with a glance laden with love.