Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.26.46
SB 3.26.46
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bhāvanaṁ brahmaṇaḥ sthānaṁ dhāraṇaṁ sad-viśeṣaṇam sarva-sattva-guṇodbhedaḥ pṛthivī-vṛtti-lakṣaṇam
Translation
The characteristics of the functions of earth can be perceived by modeling forms of the Supreme Brahman, by constructing places of residence, by preparing pots to contain water, etc. In other words, the earth is the place of sustenance for all elements.