Adhyāya III · Pāda 1
27 sūtras
- Sūtra 3.1.1In obtaining a different (body) (the soul) goes enveloped (by subtle parts of the elements), (as appears from) question and explanation.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.2But 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.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.3And on account of the going of the pra;/as.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.4If it be said (that the pra/^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).Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.5If 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.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.6(Should it be said that the souls are not en- veloped by water) on account of this not being stated by scripture, we refute the objection on the ground of those who perform ish/is, &c., being understood.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.7Or (the souls’ being the food of the gods is) metaphorical, on account of their not knowing the Self. For thus (scripture) declares.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.8On the passing away of the works (the soul redescends) with a remainder, according to scripture and Smmi, as it went (i.e. passing through the same stations) and not thus (i.e. in the inverse order).Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.9Should it be objected that on account of con- duct (the assumption of a remainder is not needed), we deny this because (the scriptural expression ‘ conduct ’) is meant to connote (the remainder) ; so KArsh/eA^ni thinks.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.10If it be said that purposelessness (of conduct would result therefrom), we deny this on account of the dependence (of work) on that (conduct).Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.11But (karana means) nothing but good and evil works ; thus Badari opines.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.12Of those also who do not perform sacrifices (the ascent to the moon) is stated by scripture.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.13But of the others, after having enjoyed the fruits of their actions in Sa;«yamana, ascent and descent take place ; as such a course is declared (by scripture).Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.14The Sm/'/tis also declare this.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.15Moreover there are seven (hells).Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.16On account of his activity there also no contradiction exists.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.17But on (the two roads) of knowledge and works, those two being under discussion.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.18Not in (the case of) the third place, as it is thus perceived.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.19It is, moreover, recorded in the (ordinary) world.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.20And on account of observation.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.21The third term comprises that which springs from heat.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.22(On the part of the soul’s descending from the — moon) there is entering into similarity of being (with ether and so on); as this (only) is possible.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.23(The soul passes through the stages of its descent) in a not very long time ; on account of the special statement.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.24(The descending souls enter) into (plants) animated by other (souls), as in the previous cases, on account of scriptural declaration.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.25Should it be said that (sacrificial work is) unholy ; we deny this on the ground of scripture.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.26After that (there takes place) conjunction (of the soul) with him who performs the act of genera- tion.Sūtra translation
- Sūtra 3.1.27From the yoni a (new) body (springs).Sūtra translation