Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3.7.10
SB 3.7.10
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yad arthena vināmuṣya puṁsa ātma-viparyayaḥ pratīyata upadraṣṭuḥ sva-śiraś chedanādikaḥ
Translation
The living entity is in distress regarding his self-identity. He has no factual background, like a man who dreams that he sees his head cut off.