Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.26.39
SB 3.26.39
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dravyākṛtitvaṁ guṇatā vyakti-saṁsthātvam eva ca tejastvaṁ tejasaḥ sādhvi rūpa-mātrasya vṛttayaḥ
Translation
My dear mother, the characteristics of form are understood by dimension, quality and individuality. The form of fire is appreciated by its effulgence.