Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 33 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 33. (The soul is) an agent, on account of scripture having a purport (thereby). In connexion with the doctrine that the soul possesses for its essence the qualities of the buddhi, another attribute...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 11 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 11. Not on account of (difference of) place also twofold characteristics can belong to the highest; for everywhere (scripture teaches it to be without any difference). We now attempt to ascert...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 32 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 32. Otherwise (if no manas existed) there would result either constant perception or constant non-perception, or else a limitation of either of the two (i.e. of the soul or of the senses)...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 18 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 18. On account of the scriptural statement of difference. The pr"n"a is everywhere spoken of as different from speech, &c. The passage, e.g. beginning with 'They said to speech' (B"ri". Up. I, 3, 2)...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 19 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 19. And on account of the difference of characteristics. There is moreover a difference of characteristics between the chief pr"n"a and the other pr"n"as. When speech &c. are asleep, the chief pr"n"...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 12 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 12. To the highest (Brahman) (the souls are led); "G"aimini (opines); owing to this being the principal sense (of the word 'Brahman'). The teacher "G"aimini is of opinion that the passage, 'He leads...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 12 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 12. Of him who has merely read the Veda (there is qualification for works). As the clause, 'Having learnt (read) the Veda from a family of teachers,' speaks only of the reading, we determine that acts...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 4 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 4. (They are) conductors, this being indicated. With regard to those beginning with light a doubt arises whether they are marks of the road, or places of enjoyment, or leaders of the travelling souls...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 6 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 6. But (there are also, in addition to the seven pr"n"as mentioned,) the hands and so on. This being a settled matter, therefore (we must) not (conclude) thus (viz. that there are seven pr"n"as only)...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 6 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 6. (Should it be said that the souls are not enveloped by water) on account of this not being stated by scripture, we refute the objection on the ground of those who perform ish"t"is, &c., being...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 25 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 25. Or on account of (its) quality (viz. intelligence), as in cases of ordinary experience. p. 40 That the soul although atomic produces effects extending over the whole body, is not contrary...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 10 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 88 10. But (the pr"n"a is subordinate to the soul) like the eye, &c., on account of being taught with them (the eye, &c.), and for other reasons. The word 'but' sets aside the independence...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 18 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 18. For (the text) 'Whatever he does with knowledge' (intimates that). In the preceding adhikara"n"a the following conclusion has been established:--Works of permanent obligation such as the Agnihotr...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 14 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 14. (The passage, K"th"aka I, 3, 10, gives information about the person) for the purpose of pious meditation, as there is no use (of the knowledge of the objects being higher than the senses and so...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 46 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 46. And on account of scriptural statement. 'Whatever blessing the priests pray for at the sacrifice, they pray for the good of the sacrificer; thus he said' ("S"at. Br. I, 3, 1, 26); 'Therefore...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 13 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 13. For (in the text) of some (the denial of the soul's departure) is clear. The assertion that also the soul of him who knows Brahman departs from the body, because the denial states the soul (not...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 18 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 18. For this very reason (there are applied to Brahman) comparisons such as that of the images of the sun and the like. Because that Self is of the nature of intelligence, devoid of all difference...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 16 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 16. On account of his activity there also no contradiction exists. There is no contradiction, as the same Yama is admitted to act as chief ruler in those seven hells. Of Kitragupta and others Sm"ri"ti...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 20 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 20. And thus perception and inference show. Scripture and Sm"ri"ti both declare that the highest light does not abide within effected things, 'The sun does not shine there, nor the moon and the stars...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 40 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 40. On account of (the passage showing) respect, there is non-omission (of the pr"n"gnihotra) (even when the eating of food is omitted). We read in the "Kh"ndogya under the heading...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 49 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 49. (The view that the agnis constitute an independent vidy) cannot be refuted, owing to the greater force of direct enunciation and so on. Our opponent has no right to determine, on the ground...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 51 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 51. In this life also (the origination of knowledge takes place) if there is no obstruction of what is ready at hand; on account of this being seen (in scripture). Beginning from Stra 26...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 44 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 44. On account of the majority of indicatory marks (the fire-altars built of mind, for this (i.e. the indicatory p. 260 mark) is stronger (than the general subject-matter); this also (has been...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 11 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 11. Where concentration of mind (is possible), there (meditation may be carried on), on account of there being no difference. A doubt here arises with regard to direction, place, and p. 351 time, viz...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 57 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 57. There is pre-eminence of the (meditation on) plenitude (i.e. Agni Vai"s"vnara in his aggregate form), as in the case of sacrifices; for thus scripture shows. In the legend beginning 'Pr"k"na"s"l...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 6 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 6. Not to one (element) (the soul goes); for both (i.e. scripture and Sm"ri"ti) declare this. At the time of passing over into another body the individual soul does not abide in the one element...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 17 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 17. (There takes place) a lighting up of the point of its (the soul's) abode (viz. the heart); the door (of its egress) being illuminated thereby; owing to the power of knowledge and the applicati...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 42 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 42. But some (consider the sin) a minor one, (and p. 319 hence claim) the existence (of expiation for the Naish"th"ika also); as in the case of the eating (of unlawful food). This has been explained...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 2 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 2. And for the same reason all (sense-organs) (follow) after (mind). 'Therefore he whose light has gone out comes to a new birth with his senses merged in the mind' (Pr. Up. III, 9); this passage...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 53 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 53. Some (maintain the non-existence) of a (separate) Self, on account of the existence (of the Self) where a body is (only). At present we will prove the existence of a Self different from the body...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 12 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 12. Of those also who do not perform sacrifices (the ascent to the moon) is stated by scripture. It has been said that those who perform sacrifices, &c., go to the moon. The question now arises...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 15 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 15. But only those former (works) whose effects have not yet begun (are destroyed by knowledge); because (scripture states) that (i.e. the death of the body) to be the term. In the two preceding...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 2 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 2. On account of the impossibility of a secondary (origin of the pr"n"as). Against the objection that the origin of the pr"n"as must be understood in a secondary sense because the text states th...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 28 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 28. On account of the separate statement (of soul and intelligence). From the passage 'Having by knowledge taken possession of the body' which represents the soul and intelligence as separate, viz...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 9 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 9. But on account of its proximity (to the higher Brahman) there is designation (of the lower Brahman) as that. The word 'but' indicates the setting aside of the doubt.--As the lower Brahman is...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 10 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 200 10. Those (qualities which are attributed to the subject of a vidy in one "S"kh only) (are to be inserted) in other places (also), since (the vidys) are non-different on the whole...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 14 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 14. But there is guidance (of the pr"n"as) by fire, &c., on account of that being declared by scripture. Here there arises a discussion whether the pr"n"as of which we have been treating are able...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 2 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 2. But on account of (water) consisting of three (elements) (the soul is enveloped not by water merely; the latter alone is, however, mentioned) on account of preponderance. The word 'but' disposes...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 36 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 36. (The soul is an agent) also because it is designated as such with regard to actions; if it were not such, there would be a change of designation. The quality of being an agent belongs to the soul...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 15 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 15. And as light (assumes forms as it were by its contact with things possessing form, so does Brahman;) since (the texts ascribing form to Brahman) are not devoid of meaning. Just as the light...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 19 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 19. In the same ("S"kh also) it is thus (i.e. there is unity of vidy), on account of the non-difference (of the object of meditation). In the Agnirahasya forming part of the V"g"asaneyi-"s"kh there is...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 16 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 16. And (scripture teaches) the destruction (of the qualification for works, by knowledge). Moreover scripture teaches that this whole apparent world-which springs from Nescience, is characterised by...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 1 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 382 THIRD PDA. REVERENCE TO THE HIGHEST SELF! 1. On the road beginning with light (the departed soul proceeds), on account of that being widely known. It has been explained that up to the beginning...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 16 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 16. And scripture declares a difference (in the case of meditations on symbols). With reference to the meditations on symbols, such as name and so on, scripture declares that each following meditati...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 17 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 17. And (knowledge belongs) to those who are bound to chastity; for in scripture (that condition of life is mentioned). Scripture shows that knowledge is valid also for those stages of life for which...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 21 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 21. If it be said that (the soul is) not atomic, on account of scriptural statements about what is not that (i.e. what is opposed to atomic size); we deny p. 37 that, on account of the other one...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 20 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 20. And on account of the two latter (i.e. going and returning) being connected with their Self (i.e. the agent), (the soul is of atomic size). We admit that 'passing out' might possibly be attributed...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 11 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 11. Bliss and other (qualities) as belonging to the subject of the qualities (have to be attributed to Brahman everywhere). Those scriptural texts which aim at intimating the characteristics...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 15 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 15. (It is not so) (because the pr"n"as are connected) with that to which the pr"n"as belong (i.e. the individual soul), (a thing we know) from scripture. Although there are divinities guiding...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 40 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 40. "G"aimini (thinks) for the same reasons that religious merit (is what brings about the fruits of actions). "G"aimini bases a contrary opinion on the reasons specified in the last two Str...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 3 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 3. That mind (is merged) in breath, owing to the subsequent clause. It has been shown that the passage, 'Speech is merged in mind,' means a merging of the function only.--A doubt here arises whether...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 52 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 52. And from the subsequent (Brhma"n"a) it follows that being of that kind (i.e. injunction of a mere vidy) (is the aim) of the text. The connexion (of the fanciful agnis with the real one) is due...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 14 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 14. Of the other (i.e. good works) also there is, in the same way, non-clinging; but at death. In the preceding adhikara"n"a it has been shown that, according to scriptural statements, all natural...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 10 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 10. And Sm"ri"ti-passages say the same. Authoritative authors also teach in their Sm"ri"tis that a sitting posture subserves the act of meditation: cp. e.g. Bha. Gt VI. 11,--Having made a firm se...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 56 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 56. Or else there is no contradiction (implied in our opinion); as in the case of mantras and the like. Or else we may put the matter as follows. There is no reason whatever to suspect a contradicti...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 7 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 7. And common (to him who knows and him who does not know) (is the departure) up to the beginning of the way; and the immortality (of him who knows) (is relative only) without having burned (nescience...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 48 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 48. And because (indicatory marks of that) are seen (in the text). And that there are to be observed indicatory marks leading to the same conclusion, has already been declared in Stra 44.--But, under...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 50 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 50. (The passage enjoining blya means that the ascetic is to live) not manifesting himself; on account of the connexion (thus gained for the passage). The passage, 'Therefore let a Brhma"n"a after he...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 11 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 11. And on account of (its) not being an instrument the objection is not (valid); for thus (scripture) declares. The objection urged, viz. that there would result another sense-object, is not valid;...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 15 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 15. And on account of the word 'Self.' The above conclusion is confirmed by the circumstance that the person under discussion is called the Self in I, 3, 12, 'That Self is hidden in all beings...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 19 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 19. But there is no parallelism (of the two things compared), since (in the case of Brahman) there is not apprehended (any separate substance) comparable to the water. Since no substance comparable...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 13 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 13. And because scripture declares that. The text, 'Going upwards by that he reaches immortality,' declares that immortality is reached by going. But immortality is possible only in the highest...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 13 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 13. There being no specification (the rule does) not (specially apply to him who knows). In passages such as 'Performing works here let a man live' &c., which state definite rules, there is no...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 5 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 5. (There are personal conductors) because that is established on the ground of both (i.e. road and travellers) being bewildered (i.e. unconscious). As, owing to their separation from a body...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 24 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 24. If it be said (that the two cases are not parallel), on account of the specialisation of abode (present in the case of the sandal-ointment, absent in the case of the soul); we deny th...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 4 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 4. If it be said (that the pr"n"as do not go) on account of the scriptural statement as to entering into Agni, &c., we deny this on account of the metaphorical nature (of those statements). Well...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 19 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 19. (The other stage of life) is to be accomplished, (according to) Bdarya"n"a; on account of the scriptural statement of equality. The teacher Bdarya"n"a is of opinion that that other stage of life...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 4 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 4. Because speech is preceded by that (viz. fire and the other elements). Although in the chapter, 'That sent forth fire,' &c., the origin of the pr"n"as is not mentioned, the origin of the three...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 30 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 30. The objection (raised above) is not valid, since (the connexion of the soul with the buddhi) exists as long as the soul; it being thus observed (in scripture). We need not fear that the objecti...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 13 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 13. Some also (teach) thus. The members of one "s"kh also make a statement about the cognition of non-difference which is preceded by a censure of the perception of difference, 'By the mind alone it...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 42 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 42. There is non-restriction of the assertions concerning them (i.e. the assertions made concerning certain sacrificial acts are not permanently connected with those acts), because this is seen...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 22 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 22. (Of them) there is non-return, according to scripture; non-return, according to scripture. Those who, in following the road of the gods, to which the vein and the ray are leading, and on which...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 14 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 14. The Sm"ri"tis also declare this. Moreover, authorities like Manu, Vysa, cp. the legend of N"k"iketa and others.
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 11 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 11. And to that same (subtle body) that warmth (belongs), on account of the proof (which observation furnishes). To that same subtle body belongs the warmth which we perceive in the living body by...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 44 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 44. To the lord (of the sacrifice) only (the agent-ship in meditations belongs), because scripture declares a fruit; this is the view of treya. With regard to meditations on subordinate members...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 10 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 10. If it be said that purposelessness (of conduct would result therefrom), we deny this on account of the dependence (of work) on that (conduct). That may be; but for what reason should we ab...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 58 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 58. (The vidys are) separate, on account of the difference of words and the like. In the preceding adhikara"n"a we have arrived at the conclusion that a meditation on Vai"s"vnara as a whole is...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 9 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 9. And (heat is) subtle in measure; as this is thus observed. The elementary matter of heat and the other elements p. 372 which form the substratum for the soul when passing out of this body, must be...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 40 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 40. But of him who has become that (i.e. entered on a higher "s"rama) there is no becoming not that (i.e. descending to a lower one), according to "G"aimini also, on account of restrictive rule...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 15 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 376 15. Those (elements, for thus (scripture) says. Those, i.e. the sense organs--denoted by the term 'pr"n"a'--and the elements of him who knows the highest Brahman, are merged in that same...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 46 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 46. And on account of the transfer (of particulars). That those agnis enter into the sacrificial action follows p. 262 moreover from the fact that the text extends to them (the injunctions given...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 17 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 17. (This scripture) also shows, and it is likewise stated in Sm"ri"ti. That Brahman is without any difference is proved by those scriptural passages also which expressly deny that it possesses any...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 34 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 34. And on account of (the text) teaching its wandering about. The quality of being an agent has to be attributed to the soul for that reason also, that, in a chapter treating of the soul, the text...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 17 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 17. They (the pr"n"as) are senses, on account of being so designated, with the exception of the best (the mukhya pr"n"a). We have treated of the mukhya pr"n"a and the other p. 94 eleven pr"n"as in due...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 13 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 13. But other (attributes are valid for all passages relative to Brahman), the purport being the same. Other attributes, however, such as bliss and so on which scripture sets forth for the purpose...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 8 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 8. And the best (i.e. the chief vital air). The Stra extends to the chief vital air (mukhya pr"n"a) a quality already asserted of the other pr"n"as, viz. being an effect of Brahman.--But, an objecti...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 22 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 22. And also on account of direct statement, and of inference. The soul is of atomic size for that reason also that scripture contains a direct statement to that effect, 'By p. 38 thought is to be...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 15 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 15. Those who do not take their stand on symbols he leads, thus Bdarya"n"a (opines); there being no fault in the twofold relation (resulting from this opinion); and the meditation on that (i.e...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 8 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 8. On the passing away of the works (the soul redescends) with a remainder, according to scripture and Sm"ri"ti, as it went (i.e. passing through the same stations) and not thus (i.e. in the inverse...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 15 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 15. Some also by proceeding according to their liking (evince their disregard of anything but knowledge). Moreover some who know, having obtained the intuition of the fruit of knowledge, express...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 3 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 3. Beyond lightning (there is) Varu"n"a, on account of the connexion (of the two). The "Kh"ndogya continues, 'From ditya to the moon, from the moon to lightning.' Here Varu"n"a (mentioned...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 16 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 16. But the Agnihotra and the like (tend) towards the same effect; scripture showing this. The reasoning as to evil deeds has been extended to the p. 359 non-clinging and destruction of good deeds...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 48 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 48. On account of his being all, however, there is winding up with the householder. The word 'however' is meant to lay stress on the householder's being everything. For the performance of many works...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 1 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 364 SECOND PDA. REVERENCE TO THE HIGHEST SELF! 1. Speech (is merged) in mind, on account of this being seen, and of the scriptural statement. Being about to describe the path of the gods which...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 50 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 50. On account of the connexion and so on (the agnis built, of mind, in the same way as other cognitions are separate. And there is seen (another case of something having to be withdrawn...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 18 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 18. Not in (the case of) the third place, as it is thus perceived. With regard to third place, the rule of the oblations being five in number need not be attended to for the purpose of obtaining a new...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 52 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 52. No such definite rule (exists) as to the fruit which is release, on account of the assertions as to that condition, on account of the assertions as to that condition. We have seen that in the case...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 54 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 54. There is separation (of the Self from the p. 270 body) because its existence does not depend on the existence of that (viz. the body), but there is not (non-separation); as in the case...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 5 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 5. To the elements (the soul, with pr"n"a, goes), on account of the subsequent scriptural clause. The soul joined by the pr"n"a takes up its abode within the subtle elements which accompany he...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 19 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 19. (Should it be said that the soul does) not (follow the rays) by night; (we reply) not so, because the connexion (of veins and rays) exists as long as the body; and (scripture) also declares this...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 12 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 12. Up to death (meditations have to be repeated); for then also it is thus seen in scripture. The first adhikara"n"a (of the present adhyya) has established that repetition is to be observed with...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 26 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 26. The extending beyond is as in the case of odour. Just as odour, although a quality, extends beyond the odorous substance--as appears from the fact of our perceiving odour even without actually...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 7 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 7. To the effected (Brahman) (the souls are led); (thus opines) Bdari; because going to him is possible. With regard to the passage, 'He leads them to Brahman.' p. 390 the doubt arises whether th...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 11 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 11. There is distribution (of the work and knowledge) as in the case of the hundred. In reply to the averment (Stra 5) that the passage, 'Then both his knowledge and his work take hold of him,'...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 11 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 392 11. And on account of Sm"ri"ti. Sm"ri"ti also agrees with this view; cp. the following passage, 'When the pralaya has come and the end of the highest (i.e. Hira"n"yagarbha), then they all...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 38 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 38. On account of the reversal of power. The soul distinct from 'understanding' has to be viewed as an agent for the following reason also. If the buddhi which is denoted by the term 'understanding'...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 17 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 17. Should it be said that on account of the connected meaning (of the whole passage) (the highest Self cannot be meant); (we reply that) it is so, on account of the assertion. We now have to refute...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 13 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 13. And it is minute. And the chief vital air is to be considered as minute like the other pr"n"as.--Here also we have to understand by minuteness that the chief vital air is subtle and of limited...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 62 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 62. And on account of the teaching. As the Stotra and the other members of the sacrifice on which the meditations under discussion rest are taught in the three Vedas, so also the meditations resting...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 53 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 53. (Should it be said that distinction of pleasure, pain, we say no, on account of the (Self's) being within (all things). Here it might be objected that, although all Selfs are all-pervading, yet...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 6 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 6. And because scripture enjoins (works) for such (only as understand the purport of the Veda). 'He who has learnt (lit. "read") the Veda from a family of teachers, according to the sacred injuncti...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 21 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 21. Or this is not so, on account of the difference (of place). The two secret names do not apply quite equally to the two persons mentioned, because they are connected with different places...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 39 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 39. Better than this is the other (state of belonging to an "s"rama), on account of the indicatory marks. 'Than this,' i.e. 'than standing between,' a better means of knowledge it is to stand with...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 27 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 27. But all the same he (who is desirous of knowledge) must be possessed of calmness, subjection of the senses, &c., since those (states) are enjoined as auxiliaries to that (viz. knowledge), and must...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 4 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 4. (Scripture) also declares this. The Veda also declares the identity of the vidys; for all Vednta-texts represent the object of knowledge as one; cp. e.g. K. Up. I, 2, 15, 'That word which all...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 10 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 10. Fire (is produced) thence (i.e. from air); for thus (the text) declares. In the "Kh"ndogya it is said that fire has for its source that which is (Brahman), in the Taittiryaka that it has the air...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 9 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 9. But the same (soul returns from Brahman); on account of work, remembrance, text, and precept. Here we have to enquire whether the soul when awaking from the union with Brahman is the same which...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 33 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 33. (The statement as to Brahman having size) subserves the purpose of the mind; in the manner of the four feet (quarters). In reply to the prvapakshin's contention that the statements as to Brahman's...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 9 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 9. And with reference to immobility (scripture ascribes thought to the earth, &c.). Moreover, in the passage 'The earth thinks as it were' scripture ascribes thought to the earth, with regard to its...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 23 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 23. (The stories told in the Upanishads) are for the purpose of the priplava; we deny this on account of (certain stories only) being specified. 'Y"g"avalkya had two wives, Maitrey and Ktyyani' (B"ri"...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 37 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 37. Thereby the omnipresence (of Brahman is established), in accordance with the statements about (Brahman's) extent. The preceding demonstration that the texts calling Brahman a bank, and so on, are...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 14 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 14. The order (in which the elements are retracted into Brahman) is the reverse of that (i.e. the order in which they are created); this is proved (by its agreement with observation). Having...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 25 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 25. Because the matter (of certain mantras) such as piercing and so on is different (from the matter of the approximate vidys) (the former have not to be combined with the latter). At the beginning...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 21 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 21. The flesh, and (so also) in the case of the two other (elements). From tripartite earth when assimilated by man there are produced as its effects flesh, its grossest portion becomes feces, its...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 29 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 29. Or else (the relation of the two is to be conceived) in the manner stated above. Or else the relation of the two has to be conceived in the manner suggested by Stra 25. For if the bondage...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 2 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 2. On account of (the Self) standing in a supplementary relation (to action), (the statements as to p. 286 the fruits of the knowledge of the Self) are arthavdas, as in other cases, thus "G"aimini...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 18 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 18. (Should it be said that the souls must possess unlimited power) on account of manifest teaching; we reply No, because scripture states him who, entrusted with office, abides in the spheres...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 49 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 49. And on account of the non-extension (of the individual soul), there is no confusion (of the results of actions). Well, let it be granted that injunctions and prohibitions, are valid, because...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 66 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 66. And because (scripture) shows it. Scripture moreover shows that the meditations do not go together, viz. in the following passage, 'A Brahman priest who knows this saves the sacrifice...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 2 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 2. But there is (a scriptural statement of the origination of ether). The conjunction 'but' indicates the adoption of another alternative.--The origin of ether may not be stated in the "Kh"ndogya; but...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 10 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 10. The absence (of a body and sense-organs, on the part of the released) Bdari (asserts); for thus scripture says. The passage, 'By his mere wish the fathers rise,' shows that the released possesses...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 26 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 26. After that (there takes place) conjunction (of the soul) with him who performs the act of generation. The conclusion arrived at under the preceding Stra is confirmed also by scripture stating th...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 41 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 41. But from the highest (Lord there result sa"m"sra and moksha), because scripture teaches that. We now enter on the discussion whether the agentship, characterising the individual soul in the state...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 5 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 5. But by the meditation on the highest that which is hidden (viz. the equality of the Lord and p. 139 the soul, becomes manifest); for from him (the Lord) are its (the soul's) bondage and release...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 8 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 8. If it be said (that the vidys are one) on account of (the identity of) name; (we reply that) that is explained (already); moreover that (identity of name) is (found in the case of admittedly...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 33 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 33. But the (denials of) conceptions concerning the p. 239 akshara are to be comprehended (in all meditations on the akshara), on account of the equality and of the object being the same, ...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 1 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 331 FOURTH ADHYYA FIRST PDA. REVERENCE TO THE HIGHEST SELF! 1. Repetition (of the mental functions of knowing, meditating, &c., is required) on account of the text giving instruction more than once...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 21 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 21. And on account of the declaration (of scripture). Scripture moreover declares that the highest Brahman enters into the body and the other limiting adjuncts, 'He made bodies with two feet, he made...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 3 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 3. (The light into which the soul enters is) the Self; owing to the subject-matter of the chapter. But how can the soul be called 'released,' considering that the clause 'having entered ...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 35 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 315 35. And scripture also declares that (those performing works) are not overpowered (by passion and the like). This Stra points out a further indicatory mark fortifying the conclusion that works...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 7 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 7. Thus also, on account of the existence of the former (qualities), (admitted) owing to reference and so on, there is absence of contradiction, (as) Bdarya"n"a (thinks). Thus also, i.e. although it...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 25 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 25. And as in the case of (physical) light and the like, there is non-distinction (of the two Selfs), the light (i.e. the intelligent Self) (being divided) by its activity; according to the repeated...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 31 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 31. And hence also a scriptural passage as to non-proceeding according to liking. There is also a scriptural passage prohibiting unlawful food, the purpose of which it is to stop procedure there...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 18 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 18. For this very reason (the individual soul is) intelligent. Owing to the conflicting views of the philosophical schools there arises a doubt whether, as the followers of Ka"n"da think, the soul is...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 1 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 133 SECOND PDA. REVERENCE TO THE HIGHEST SELF! 1. In the intermediate place there is (a real) creation; for (scripture) says (that). In the preceding pda we have set forth, with reference...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 5 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 5. A contemplation of Brahman (is to be superinduced on symbols of Brahman), on account of the exaltation (thereby bestowed on the symbols). With regard to the texts quoted above there arises another...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 37 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 244 37. There is exchange (of meditation), for the texts distinguish (two meditations); as in other cases. The Aitareyins declare with reference to the person in the sun, 'What I am, that is he;...
Next. Ii, 3, 6 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 6. The non-abandonment of the promissory statements (results only) from the non-difference (of the entire world from Brahman), according to the words of the Veda. In all the Vednta-texts we meet with...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 45 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 45. Moreover it is so stated in Sm"ri"ti. In the "s"varagits (Bhagavad-gt) also it is said that the soul is a part of the Lord, 'an eternal part of me becomes the individual soul in the world of life'...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 22 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 22. (On the part of the soul's descending from the p. 127 moon) there is entering into similarity of being (with ether and so on); as this (only) is possible. It has been explained that the souls...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 6 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 7. But wherever there are effects, there is division; as in ordinary life. The conjunction 'but' is meant to exclude the suspicion of impossibility.--We must not imagine the origin of ether to be...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 14 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 14. When there is (a body), (it may be) as in the waking state. When, on the other hand, the released person has a body, then the objects of his wishes--fathers and so on--may have real existence...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 4 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 289 4. Because scripture directly states that. 'What a man does with knowledge, faith and the Upanishad is more powerful' ("Kh". Up. I, 1, 10): this passage directly states that knowledge is...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 51 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 51. On account of the unseen principle being non-limitative. While there are many souls, all-pervading like ether, and in equal proximity to all bodies from within as well as without, the so-called...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 60 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 60. But (vidys) connected with wishes may, according to one's liking, be cumulated or not; on account of the absence of the former reason. The above Stra supplies a counter-instance to the preceding...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 31 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 31. Beyond (Brahman, there is something) further, on account of the designations of bank, measure, connexion, separation. With reference to this Brahman which we have ascertained to be free from all...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 12 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 12. The earth (is meant by the word 'anna'), on account of the subject-matter, the colour, and other passages. We read, 'Water thought, may I be many, may I grow forth. It sent forth food (anna)'...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 6 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 6. If it be said that (the udgtha vidy of the B"ri". Up. and that of the "Kh"nd. Up.) are separate on account (of the difference) of the texts; we deny this on the ground of their (essential)...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 25 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 25. For this very reason there is no need of the lighting of the fire and so on. The expression 'For this very same reason' must be viewed as taking up Sutra III, 4, 1, because thus a satisfactory...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 23 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 23. And for the same reason the holding together and the pervading the sky (attributed to Brahman in the R"n"yanya-khila) (are not to be inserted in other vidys). In the khilas (supplementary...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 9 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 9. And for this very same reason (the released soul is) without another lord. For this very same reason, i.e. owing to the fact of the will of the released person not being barren, he who knows has no...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 27 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 27. At the (moment of) departing (he frees himself from his works), there being nothing to be reached (by him, on the way to Brahman, through those works); for thus others (declare, in their sacred...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 16 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 16. But the designation (as being born and dying) abides in the (bodies of beings) moving and non-moving; it is secondary (metaphorical) if applied to the soul, as the existence (of those terms)...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 35 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 35. And because (only such a connexion) is possible. Moreover, only such a connexion as described above is possible. For scriptural passages, such as 'He is gone to his Self ("Kh". Up. VI, 8, 1)...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 21 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 21. If it be said that (texts such as the one about the udgtha are) mere glorification, on account of their reference (to parts of sacrifices); we deny that, on account of the newness (of what they...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 2 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 2. (If it be said that the vidys are separate) on account of the difference (of secondary matters), we deny that, since even in one and the same vidy (different secondary matters may find place)...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 39 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 39. (Having true) wishes and other (qualities) (have to be combined) there and here, on account of the abode and so on. In the chapter of the "Kh"ndogya which begins with the passage, 'There is this...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 64 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 64. And because the text states a quality (of the vidy) to be common (to the three Vedas). The text states that the syllable Om which is a quality, p. 283 i.e. the abode of a meditation, is comm...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 8 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 8. Hereby air (also) is explained. The present Stra extends the reasoning concerning ether to the air of which the ether is the abode. The different views about air also are to be arranged...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 43 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 43. (The soul is) a part of the Lord, on account of the declarations of difference, and (because) in a different way also some record that (Brahman) is of the nature of slaves, fishers, and so on. We...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 24 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 24. (The descending souls enter) into (plants) animated by other (souls), as in the previous cases, on account of scriptural declaration. In the description of the souls' descent we read, after their...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 21 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 381 21. (These details) are recorded by Sm"ri"ti with reference to the Yogins; and both (Skhya and Yoga) are Sm"ri"ti (only). The rules as to dying by day and so on in order not to return are given...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 12 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 12. For this reason Bdarya"n"a (opines that the released person is) of both kinds; as in the case of the twelve days' sacrifice. The teacher Bdarya"n"a, again, thinks that for this reason, i.e...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 8 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 8. But on account of (scripture teaching) the additional one (i.e. the Lord), (the view) of Bdarya"n"a (is valid); as that is seen thus (in scriptural passages). The word 'but' discards the prvapaksh...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 37 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 37. This is stated in Sm"ri"ti also. It is recorded in itihsas also how Sa"m"varta and others who paid no regard to the duties incumbent on the "s"ramas, in going naked and so on, became great Yogins...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 1 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 405 FOURTH PDA. REVERENCE TO THE HIGHEST SELF! 1. (On the soul's) having entered (into the highest light), there is manifestation (of its own nature); (as we infer) from the word 'own.' 'Thus does...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 23 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 23. That (Brahman) is unevolved; for (thus scripture) says. If that highest Brahman which is different from the world that is negatived in the passage discussed above really exists, why then is it not...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 3 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 3. But as the Self (scriptural texts) acknowledge and make us comprehend (the Lord). The Strakra now considers the question whether the highest Self whose characteristics scripture declares is p. 338...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 31 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 31. There is no restriction (as to the going on the path of the gods) for any vidy; nor any contradiction p. 233 (of the general subject-matter), according to scripture and inference (i.e. Sm"ri"ti)...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 29 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 29. And on account of the non-sublation. And thus those scriptural passages which distinguish lawful and unlawful food, such as "Kh". Up. VII, 26, 2, 'When the food is pure the whole nature becomes...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 7 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 7. The absence of that (i.e. of dreams, i.e. dreamless sleep) takes place in the n"d"s and in the Self; according to scriptural statement. The state of dream has been discussed; we are now going...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 35 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 242 35. As the Self is within all, as in the case of the aggregate of the elements, (there is oneness of vidy). The V"g"asaneyins record, in the questions asked by Ushasta and by Kahola, the same...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 7 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 7. Sitting (a man is to meditate), on account of the possibility. As meditations connected with members of sacrificial action depend on action, we need not raise the question whether they are to be...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 3 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 3. But it (viz. the dream world) is mere illusion (my), on account of its nature not manifesting itself with the totality (of the attributes of reality). The word 'but' discards the prvapaksha. It is...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 39 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 39. And because it is declared by scripture. We assume the Lord to bring about the fruits of actions, not only because no other assumption appears plausible, but also because we have direct scriptural...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 33 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 33. And through the co-operativeness (of the works towards the origination of knowledge). Those works are also co-operative with knowledge just because they are enjoined as such, viz. in passages such...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 27 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 27. But on account of twofold designation, (the relation of the highest Self to the individual soul has to be viewed) like that of the snake to its coils. In order to justify his own view ...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 5 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 5. By (a nature) like that of Brahman (the soul manifests itself); (thus) "G"aimini (opines); on account of reference and the rest. It has been concluded that the clause, 'by its own nature,' means...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 16 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 16. (What scripture says about absence of all specific cognition) refers either to deep sleep or union (release); for this is manifested (by the texts). By 'entering into one's own Self' is meant...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 4 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 4. And on account of the word (of the Veda). The word of the Veda also proclaims the non-originatedness of ether; for it declares that 'air and ether (antariksha) are immortal' (B"ri". Up. II, 3, 3)...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 20 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 20. And on account of observation. It is, moreover, observed that out of the four classes of organic beings--viviparous animals, oviparous animals, animals springing from heat, and beings springing...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 47 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 47. And the Sm"ri"tis state (that). Vysa and others state in their sm"ri"tis the highest Self is not afflicted by the pain of the individual soul, 'That highest Self is said to be eternal, devoid...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 9 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 9. But there is no origin of that which is (i.e. of Brahman), on account of the impossibility (of such an origin). Somebody, who has learned from scripture that ether and air, although not...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 1 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 285 FOURTH PDA. REVERENCE TO THE HIGHEST SELF! 1. The purpose of man (is effected) thence (i.e. through the mere knowledge of Brahman), thus Bdarya"n"a opines. The Strakra at present enters...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 65 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 65. (The meditations on members of sacrificial actions are) rather not (to be combined), as the text does not state their going together. The words 'rather not' discard the prvapaksha. The meditations...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 17 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 17. The (living) Self is not (produced) as there is no scriptural statement, and as it is eternal according to them (i.e. scriptural passages). There is a Self called the living one (the individual...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 34 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 34. (The statements concerning connexion and difference) are due to difference of place; in the manner of light and so on. The present Stra refutes the allegation that something different from Brahm...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 20 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 20. Or (the passage rather is) an injunction, as in the case of the carrying (of the firewood). p. 299 Or the passage is rather to be understood as containing an injunction, not a mere reference.--But...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 3 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 3. (The rite of carrying fire on the head is an attribute) of the study of the Veda (of the tharva"n"ikas); because in the Sam"k"ra (it is mentioned) as being such. (This also follows)...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 38 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 38. For the True and so on are one and the same (vidy). The text of the V"g"asaneyaka, after having enjoined the knowledge of the True, together with a meditation on the syllables of its name...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 22 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 22. But on account of their distinctive nature there is a (distinctive) designation of them. The word 'but' repels the objection raised. By 'distinctive nature' we have to understand preponderance...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 26 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 26. Where the getting rid (of good and evil) is mentioned (the obtaining of this good and evil by others has to be added) because the statement about the obtaining is supplementary (to the statement...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 22 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 22. (Scripture) also declares that. Scripture moreover contains a distinct intimation that the attributes under discussion are to be held apart. We read, "Kh". Up. I, 8, 5, 'The form of that person is...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 30 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 30. And on account of the denial. The conclusion arrived at above is confirmed by the fact of scripture expressly denying that there exists any intelligent being apart from the highest Self. Cp...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 13 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 13. But on account of the indicatory mark supplied by their reflecting (i.e. by the reflection attributed to the elements), he (i.e. the Lord is the creative principle abiding within the elements)...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 7 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 7. Or rather there is no (unity of the vidys), owing to the difference of subject-matter. Setting aside the view maintained by the prvapakshin, we have rather to say that, owing to the difference "of...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 24 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 24. This follows also from the connexion (of the stories with the vidys) in one coherent whole. And as thus the stories do not subserve the priplava it p. 306 is appropriate to assume that they are...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 61 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 61. With the (meditations on) members (of sacrificial acts) it is as with their abodes. Are those meditations--enjoined in the three Vedas--which rest on members of sacrificial actions such as the p...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 5 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 5. On account of the taking hold together. 'Then both his knowledge and his work take hold of him' (B"ri". Up. IV, 4, 2); as this passage shows that knowledge and work begin together to manifest their...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 50 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 50. And (the individual soul is) an appearance (reflection) only. And that individual soul is to be considered a mere appearance of the highest Self, like the reflection of the sun in the water; it is...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 21 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 21. The third term comprises that which springs from heat. The third term in the scriptural passage quoted, i.e. 'that which springs from a germ,' must be understood as implying those beings also...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 46 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 46. (As the soul is affected by pleasure and pain) not so the highest (Lord); as in the case of light and so on. We maintain that the highest Lord does not feel the pain of the sa"m"sra-state...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 17 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 17. With the exception of world-business (the released possess all lordly power), (the Lord) being the topic (where world-business is referred to), and (the souls) not being near (to such business)...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 5 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 5. The one (word 'sprang') may be (taken in its secondary as well as in its primary sense), like the word 'Brahman.' This Stra contains the reply to a doubt.--If we admit the opinion maintained...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 32 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 32. The works of the "s"ramas (are incumbent on him) also (who does not desire release); because they are enjoined. Under Stra 26 it has been proved that the work's enjoined on the "s"ramas are means...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 26 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 173 26. Hence (the soul enters into unity) with the infinite (i.e. the highest Self); for this scripture indicates. Hence i.e. because the non-difference of all Selfs is essential and their...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 4 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 4. (The released soul abides) in non-division (from the highest Self); because that is seen from scripture. A doubt here arises whether that soul of which the text says, 'Having entered the highest...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 34 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 34. On account of (the same) number being recorded. The tharva"n"ikas exhibit, with reference to the Self, the following mantra, 'Two birds, inseparable friends, cling to the same tree. One of them...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 6 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 6. And the ideas of ditya and so on (are to be superimposed) on the members (of the sacrificial action); owing to the effectuation (of the result of the sacrifice). 'He who burns up these, let a m...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 2 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 2. And some (state the Self to be) the shaper (creator); sons and so on (being the lovely things which he shapes). Moreover the members of one "s"kh state that the Self is, in that intermediate state...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 38 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 38. From him (i.e. the Lord, there comes) the fruit (of works); for (that only) is possible. We now turn to another characteristic belonging to Brahman, in so far as it is connected with the every-day...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 2 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 2. And on account of an indicatory mark. An indicatory mark also gives to understand that repetition is required. For, in the section treating of meditation p. 333 on the udgtha, the text rejects...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 30 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 30. (The twofold view taken above) is justified because we observe a purpose characterised thereby (i.e. a purpose of the going); as in ordinary life. Our view of the matter, viz. that a man's...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 28 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 28. And there is permission of all food, (only) in the case of danger of life; on account of this being shown (by scripture). In the colloquy of the pr"n"as the "Kh"andogas record, 'To him who knows...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 6 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 6. Or that (viz. the concealment of the soul's powers springs) from its connexion with the body. But if the soul is a part of the highest Self, why should its knowledge and lordship be hidden? We...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 36 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 36. But also (persons standing) between (are qualified for knowledge); for that is seen (in scripture). A doubt arises whether persons in want who do not possess means, &c., and therefore are not able...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 22 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 22. For (the clause 'Not so, not so') denies (of Brahman) the suchness which forms the topic of p. 167 discussion; and (the text) enounces something more than that. We read, B"ri". Up. II, 3, 'Two...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 13 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 13. When there is no body, (the process) may take place as in the dreaming state. When there is no body and no sense-organs, the process in the state of release may be viewed as analogous to th...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 1 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 1 VEDNTA-STRAS WITH "S"AKARA BHSHYA. p. 3 SECOND ADHYYA. THIRD PDA. REVERENCE TO THE HIGHEST SELF! 1. Ether 1 (does) not (originate), on account of the absence of scriptural statement...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 9 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 9. But the declarations (of scripture) are equal (on the other side). In reply to the averment made in Stra 3, we point out that there are declarations of scripture, of equal weight, in favour...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 42 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 42. But with a view to the efforts made (by the soul) (the Lord makes it act), on account of the (otherwise resulting) purportlessness of the injunctions and prohibitions, so we also must assume th...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 25 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 25. Should it be said that (sacrificial work is) unholy; we deny this on the ground of scripture. We proceed to refute the remark made by the prvapakshin that sacrificial works are unholy because...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 20 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 20. And for the same reason (the departed soul follows the rays) also during the southern progress of the sun. For the same reason, viz. because waiting is impossible, and because the fruit...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 48 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 48. (The possibility of) injunctions and prohibitions (results) from the connexion (of the Self) with bodies; as in the case of light and so on. Passages such as 'He is to approach his wife...
Title Page : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] VEDNTA-STRAS OF BDARYA"N"A With The Commentary By "S"AKAR"K"RYA Translated By GEORGE THIBAUT Part II (Sacred Books Of The East, Volume 38) Oxford: The Clarendon Press [1896] Scanned In By Sriniv...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 3 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 3. On account of scripture showing (certain lines of) conduct. '"G"anaka the king of the Videhas sacrificed with a sacrifice at which many presents were given to the priests' (B"ri". Up. III, 1, 1);...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 19 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 19. And (there is also a form of the highest Lord) not abiding in effected things; for thus scripture declares his abiding. Moreover, according to scripture, there is also an eternal form...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 24 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 24. And as the record of others (viz. the Taittiryaka) is not such as in the purusha-vidy (of the "Kh"ndogya), (the two purusha-vidys are not to be combined). In the Rahasya-brhma"n"a of the T"n"d"ins...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 20 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 20. But the fashioning of names and forms belongs to him who renders tripartite, on account of the teaching (of scripture). In the chapter treating of the Being (sat), subsequently to the account...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 28 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 28. Or else like that of light to its substratum, both being fire. Or else the relation of the two may be viewed as follows. Just as the light of the sun and its substratum, i.e. the sun himself, are...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 1 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 184 THIRD PDA. REVERENCE TO THE HIGHEST SELF! 1. (The cognitions) intimated by all the Vednta-texts (are identical), on account of the non-difference of injunction and so on. In the preceding part...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 8 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 8. And on account of thoughtfulness. Moreover also the word 'thoughtfulness' denotes a lengthened carrying on of the same train of ideas. Now 'thoughtfulness' we ascribe to those whose mind is...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 22 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 22. And on account of the words expressive of becoming. Moreover the text exhibits words of clearly injunctive meaning, in connexion with the passages quoted above, viz. 'Let him meditate...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 36 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 36. (The same thing follows) from the express denial of other (existences). Having thus refuted the arguments of the prvapakshin, the Strakra in conclusion strengthens his view by a further re...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 15 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 15. If it be said that between (Brahman and the elements) the intellect and mind (are mentioned; and that therefore their origination and retractation are to be placed) somewhere in the series...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 26 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 26. And there is need of all (works), on account of the scriptural statement of sacrifices and the like; as in the case of the horse. We now consider whether knowledge has absolutely no need...
Untitled : VEDNTA-STRAS With The Commentary By SAKAR"K"RYA TRANSLATED BY GEORGE THIBAUT Part II (Books Of The East, Volume 38) [1896] Title Page Contents SECOND ADHYYA. THIRD PDA. II, 3, 1 II, 3, 2 II, 3, 3 II, 3, 4 II, 3, 5 II, 3, 6 II, 3, 6 II, 3, 8 II, 3, 9 II, 3, 10 II, 3, 11 II, 3, 12 II, 3, 13 II, 3, 14...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 5 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 5. In the case of (a devout meditation) common (to several "S"khs) (the particulars mentioned in each "S"kh) have to be combined, since there is no difference of essential matter; just as in the case...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 11 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 11. Water (is produced from fire). We have to supply from the preceding Stra the words 'thence' and 'for thus the text declares.'--Water is produced from fire; for the text says, 'it sent forth water'...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 8 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 8. Hence the awaking from that (viz. Brahman). And because the Self only is the place of deep sleep, on that account the scriptural chapters treating of sleep invariably teach that the awaking takes...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 32 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 32. But (Brahman is called a bank &c.) on account of (a certain) equality. The word 'but' is meant to set aside the previously established conclusion.--There can exist nothing different from Brahm...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 20 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 20. Thus in other cases also, on account of the connexion (of particulars with one and the same vidy). We read in the B"ri"had-ra"n"yaka (V, 5), 'The true is Brahman,' and, further on, 'Now what is...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 38 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 38. And the promotion (of knowledge is bestowed on them) through special acts. Also for widowers, &c., the favour of knowledge is possible through special acts of duty, such as praying, fasting...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 52 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 52. And this is also the case in resolutions, &c. The objection pointed out before applies also to resolutions, &c., for they also are made through the non-particular conjunction of the internal org...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 7 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 7. And on account of definite rules. 'Performing works here (i.e. in this life) let a man wish to live a hundred years; thus work will not cling to thee, man; there is no other way than that' ("s"...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 63 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 63. On account of the rectification. The passage, 'From the seat of the Hot"ri" he sets right any mistake committed in the udgtha' ("Kh". Up. I, 5, 5), declares that, owing to the might...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 15 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 15. The entering (of one soul into several bodies) is like (the multiplication of) the flame of a lamp; for thus scripture declares. Under Stra 11 it has been shown that the released person is...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 44 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 44. And on account of the mantra. A mantra also intimates the same view. 'Such is the greatness of it; greater than it is the Person. One foot of it are all beings, three feet of it are the Immortal...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 23 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 23. (The soul passes through the stages of its descent) in a not very long time; on account of the special statement. A doubt arises with reference to the period beginning with the soul's becoming...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 19 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 19. (On account of the scriptural declarations) of (the soul's) passing out, going and returning, (the soul is of atomic size). We now have to consider of what size the soul is, whether of atomic size...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 4 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 4. Not in the symbol (is the Self to be contemplated); for he (the meditating person) (may) not (view symbols as being the Self). 'Let a man meditate on mind as Brahman; this is said with reference...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 36 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 36. If it be said that otherwise the separation (of the statements) cannot be accounted for; we reply that it is (here) as in the case of other instructions. We yet have to refute the remark made by...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 6 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 6. By the sole nature of intelligence (the soul manifests itself), as that is its Self; thus Au"d"ulomi (opines). Although the text enumerates different qualities, such as freeness from sin, for wh...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 24 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 24. And in the state of perfect conciliation also (the Yogins apprehend the highest Brahman), according to "S"ruti and Sm"ri"ti. At the time of perfect conciliation the Yogins see the unevolved Self...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 30 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 30. And this is said in Sm"ri"ti also. That in cases of need both he who knows and he who does not know may eat any food Sm"ri"ti also states; compare e.g. 'He who being in danger of his life eats...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 28 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 29. A purpose has to be attributed to the going (on the path of the gods) in a twofold manner; otherwise there would be contradiction of scripture. In some scriptural texts the (dead man's) going...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 20 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 20. Since (the highest Brahman) is inside (of the limiting adjuncts), it participates in their increase and decrease; owing to the appropriateness (thus resulting) of the two (things compared) it is...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 2 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 2. (The Self whose true nature has manifested itself is) released; according to the promise (made by scripture). That soul, of which the text says that it manifests itself, is released from its former...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 34 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 314 34. In any case the same (duties have to be performed) on account of the twofold indicatory marks. In any case, i.e. whether viewed as duties incumbent on the "s"ramas or as co-operating with...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 4 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 4. (Not altogether) for it (the dream) is indicative (of the future), according to null; the experts also declare this. Well then, as dreams are mere illusion, they do not contain a particle...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 9 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 9. And on account of the (omkra) extending over the whole (Veda), (the view that the term udgtha expresses a specialisation) is appropriate. In the passage, 'Let a man meditate on the syllable Om (as)...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 32 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 32. Of those who have a certain office there is subsistence (of the body) as long as the office lasts. The question here is whether for him who has reached true knowledge a new body originates after...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 27 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 27. From the yoni a (new) body (springs). Then, subsequently to the soul having been in conjunction with a person of generative power, generation takes place, and a body is produced in which the soul...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 40 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 40. And as the carpenter, in double fashion. That the embodied Self is an agent, has been proved by the reasons set forth in Stra 33, which passages show that the Self passes into the special...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 3 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 3. (The Vedic statement concerning the origination of ether) has a secondary sense, on account of the impossibility (of the origination of ether). The ether does not originate on account...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 11 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 11. The presence (of a body and senses) "G"aimini (asserts); because the text records option (of the released person multiplying himself). The teacher "G"aimini is of opinion that the released pers...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 1 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 101 THIRD ADHYYA FIRST PDA REVERENCE TO THE HIGHEST SELF! 1. In obtaining a different (body) (the soul) goes enveloped (by subtle parts of the elements), (as appears from) question and explanati...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 1 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 74 FOURTH PDA. REVERENCE TO THE HIGHEST SELF! 1. Thus the vital airs. In the third pda it has been shown that a conflict of Vedic passages as to ether, &c., does not exist. The same is now done...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 16 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 16. And (scripture) declares (Brahman) to consist of that (i.e. intelligence). And scripture declares that Brahman consists of intelligence, is devoid of any other characteristics, and is altogether...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 35 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 35. On account of its taking. The quality of being an agent has to be attributed to the soul for that reason also that in the same chapter treating of the soul the text speaks of the soul taking its...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 47 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 47. But (the agnis rather constitute) a vidy, on account of the assertion (made by the text). The word 'but' sets aside the prvapaksha.--The agnis built of mind and so on are to be viewed not...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 11 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 11. But ("k"ara"n"a means) nothing but good and evil works; thus Bdari opines. The teacher Bdari, however, thinks that the word '"k"ara"n"a' denotes nothing else but good works and evil works. It...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 59 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 280 59. There is (restriction to) option (between the vidys), on account of their having non-differing results. The difference of the vidys having been determined, we now enter on an inquiry...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 8 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 371 8. This (aggregate of the elements) (continues to exist) up to the (final absolute) union (with Brahman); on account of the declarations of the sa"m"sra state (made by scripture). With regard...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 41 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 41. And not also (can the expiation take place) prescribed in the chapter treating of qualification, because on account of the inference of his lapse from Sm"ri"ti he (the Naish"th"ika) is not capable...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 14 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 14. And Sm"ri"ti also says that. In the Mahbhrata also it is said that those who know do not go or depart, 'He who has become the Self of all beings and has a complete intuition of all, at his way...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 15 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 15. Moreover there are seven (hells). Moreover, the pur"n"a-writers record that there are seven hells, Raurava, &c., by name, which serve as abodes of enjoyment of the fruits of evil deeds. As those...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 10 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 10. For this reason (it is) not (destroyed) by the destruction (of the gross body). On account of this very subtlety the subtle body is not destroyed by what destroys the gross body, viz. burning...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 45 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 45. (They are) the work of the priest, this is the view of Au"d"ulomi; since for that (i.e. the entire sacrificial work) he is feed. The assertion that the meditations on subordinate members...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 43 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 43. As in the case of the offerings, (Vyu and Pr"n"a. must be held apart). This has been explained (in the Prva Mm"m"s-stra). The section of the V"g"asaneyaka which begins, 'Voice held, I shall speak'...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 31 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 31. On account of the appropriateness of the manifestation of that (connexion) which exists (potentially); like virile power. As in ordinary life virile power and so on, existing potentially only...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 12 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 12. If it be objected that it is not so, on account of the difference (taught by the Veda); we reply that it is not so on account of the declaration of (Brahman) p. 154 being not such, with reference...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 5 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 5. If an objection be raised on the ground of (water) not being mentioned in the first fire, we refute it by remarking that just it (viz. water) (is meant), on the ground of fitness. Well...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 18 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 18. "G"aimini (considers that scriptural passages mentioning those stages of life in which chastity is obligatory, contain) a reference (only to those stages); p. 296 they are not injunctions;...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 5 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 5. (The pr"n"as are) seven, on account of this being understood (from scriptural passages) and of the specification (of those seven). So far we have shown that there is in reality no conflict...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 39 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 39. And on account of the impossibility of meditation (samdhi). Moreover the meditation taught in the Vednta-texts, whose aim is the realisation of the Self as represented by the Upanishads, is...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 16 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 16. The (highest) Self has to be understood (in Ait. r. II, 4, i), as in other places; on account of the subsequent (qualification). We read in the Aitareyaka (II, 4, i), 'Verily, in the beginning all...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 12 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 12. It is designated as having five functions like mind. The chief vital air has its specific effect for that reason also that in scripture it is designated as having five functions, pr"n"a, apn...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 27 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 27. And thus (scripture also) declares. Scripture also, after having signified the soul's abiding in the heart and its atomic size, declares by means of such p. 42 passages as 'Up to the hairs, up...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 6 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 6. From thence (the souls are led) by him only who belongs to the lightning; the sacred text stating that. From thence, i.e. after they have come to the lightning they go to the world of Brahm...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 10 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 10. (The direct statement is) non-comprehensive. The direct scriptural statement implied in 'What a man does with knowledge' &c. does not refer to all knowledge, as it is connected with the knowledge...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 10 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 10. On the passing away of the effected (world of Brahman) (the souls go) together with the ruler of that (world) to what is higher than that; on account of scriptural declaration. When...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 55 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 55. But the (meditations) connected with members (of sacrificial acts are) not (restricted) to (particular) "S"khs, according to the Veda (to which they belong). The above occasional discussion being...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 4 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 4. That (viz. breath) (is merged) in the ruler (i.e. the individual soul), on account of the (statements as to the pr"n"as) coming to it and so on. We have ascertained that a thing which has not...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 18 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 18. (The soul after having passed forth from the body) follows the rays. There is the vidy of him within the heart, which begins, 'There is this city of Brahman and in it the palace, the small lotus...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 13 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 353 13. On the attainment of this (viz. Brahman) (there take place) the non-clinging and the destruction of later and earlier sins; this being declared (by scripture). The supplement to the third...
Next. Iii, 3, 28 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 28. And because (on the above interpretation) p. 231 there is no contradiction to both (i.e. man's making an effort to free himself from his deeds and actually freeing himself) according to his liking...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 17 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 17. For (there is) also (a class of good works) other than this, according to some. (There is agreement) of both (teachers) (as to the fate of those works.) 'For also one other than this,' i.e. there...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 49 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 49. On account of there being injunction of the others also, in the same way as of the state of a Muni. As the state of the Muni (Sa"m"nysin) and the state of the householder are enjoined in scripture...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 51 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 51. Not also on account of its resembling (the mnasa cup) (can the fires constitute parts of an action); for it is observed (on the ground of "S"ruti, as in the case of death; for the world does not...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 19 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 19. It is, moreover, recorded in the (ordinary) world. There are, moreover, traditions, apart from the Veda, that certain persons like Dro"n"a, Dh"ri"sh"t"adyumna, St, Draupad, while in the case...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 9 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 9. (The chief pr"n"a is) neither air nor function, on account of its being mentioned separately. p. 86 An inquiry is now started concerning the nature of that chief pr"n"a.--The prvapakshin maintains...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 23 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 23. There is no contradiction, as in the case of sandal-ointment. Just as a drop of sandal-ointment, although in actual contact with one spot of the body only, yet produces a refreshing sensati...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 14 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 14. And the intention of entering (can) not (be referred) to the effected (Brahman). Moreover the intention of entering into which is expressed p. 393 in the passage, 'I enter the hall of Pra"g"pati...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 9 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 9. Should it be objected that on account of conduct (the assumption of a remainder is not needed), we deny this because (the scriptural expression 'conduct') is meant to connote (the remainder); so...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 14 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 14. Or else the permission (of works) is for the glorification (of knowledge). The passage 'Performing works here' may be treated in another way also. Even if, owing to the influence of the general...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 2 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 2. From the year to Vyu; on account of the absence and presence of specification. But by what special combination can we establish between p. 385 the different attributes of the road the relati...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 16 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 16. And on account of the permanence of this (viz. the embodied soul). This embodied soul abides permanently in this body as the enjoyer, since it can be affected by good and evil and can experience...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 12 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 12. (Such qualities as) joy being its head and so on have no force (for other passages); for increase and decrease belong to plurality (only). Attributes such as having joy for its head and so...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 37 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 37. The absence of restriction is as in the case of perception. Just as this Self, although free with regard to perception, yet perceives unrestrictedly what is unpleasant as well as what is pleasant...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 14 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 14. For (Brahman) is merely devoid of form, on account of this being the main purport of scripture. Brahman, we must definitively assert, is devoid of all form, colour, and so on, and does not in any...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 18 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 18. As (scripture where speaking of the rinsing of the mouth with water) makes a reference to an act (established by Sm"ri"ti), (that act is not enjoined by "S"ruti, but rather) the new (act...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 3 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 3. On account of that (word which indicates origin) being enunciated at first (in connexion with the pr"n"as). That the scriptural statement about the origin of the p. 78 pr"n"as is to be taken in its...
Second Adhyaya. Third Pada. Ii, 3, 29 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 29. But it is designated thus (i.e. as atomic), on account of its having for its essence the qualities of that (i.e. the buddhi); as in the case of the intelligent Self (i.e. Brahman). The word 'but'...
Fourth Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iv, 3, 8 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 8. And on account of (the Brahman to which the Souls are led) being qualified (in another passage). That the soul's going has for its object the effected Brahman, we conclude from another scriptural...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 3 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 3. And on account of the going of the pr"n"as. Scripture states that, when a new body is obtained, the pr"n"as also go (from the old body to the new one). Cp. 'When he thus departs the (chief) pr"n"...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 16 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 16. (There is absolute) non-division (from Brahman, of the parts merged in it); according to scriptural declaration. When the parts of him who knows are merged in Brahman, is there a remainder (which...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 43 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 320 43. But (they are to be kept outside) in either case, on account of Sm"ri"ti and custom. But whether lapses from the duties of one's order, committed by those who are bound to chastity, be...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 13 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 13. But of the others, after having enjoyed the fruits of their actions in Sa"m"yamana, ascent and descent take place; as such a course is declared (by scripture). 'But' discards the prvapaksha. It is...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 45 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 45. (The agni built of mind, it is (part of) the act; as in the case of the mnasa cup. Your supposition, the prvapakshin objects, as to those fire-altars being not supplementary to the sacrificial act...
Fourth Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iv, 4, 21 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 21. And on account of the indications of equality of enjoyment only. The lordly power of those who take their stand on the effected Brahman is not absolute, for that reason also that scripture teaches...
Third Adhyaya. Third Pada. Iii, 3, 41 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 41. When (eating) is taking place, (the pr"n"gnihotra has to be performed) from that (i.e. the food first eaten); on the ground of the passage declaring this. When eating is actually taking place...
Fourth Adhyaya. First Pada. Iv, 1, 19 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 19. But having destroyed by fruition the two other (sets of work) he becomes one with Brahman. It has been shown that all good and evil deeds whose effects have not yet begun are extinguished by...
Third Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Iii, 4, 47 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] p. 322 47. There is the injunction of something else cooperating (towards knowledge) (which is) a third thing (with regard to blya and p"n"d"itya), (which injunction is given) for the case (of perfect...
Fourth Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iv, 2, 12 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 12. Should you say that on account of the denial (made by scripture) (the soul of him who knows Brahman does not depart); we deny this, (because scripture means to say that the pr"n"as do not depart)...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 17 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 17. But on (the two roads) of knowledge and works, those two being under discussion. In that place of the knowledge of the five fires, where the answer is expected to the question, 'Do you know why...
Second Adhyaya. Fourth Pada. Ii, 4, 7 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 7. And (they are) minute. The author of the Stras adds another characteristic quality of the pr"n"as. The pr"n"as under discussion must be viewed as minute. By their minuteness we have to underst...
Third Adhyaya. First Pada. Iii, 1, 7 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 7. Or (the souls' being the food of the gods is) metaphorical, on account of their not knowing the Self. For thus (scripture) declares. The word 'or' is meant to set aside the started objecti...
Third Adhyaya. Second Pada. Iii, 2, 10 : * "The Vedanta Sutras of Badarayana, Commentary by Sankara (SBE38)", tr. by George Thibaut [1896] 10. In him who is senseless (in a swoon, on account of this remaining (as the only possible hypothesis). There now arises the question of what kind that state is which ordinarily is called a swo...

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