Madhvaon Brahma Sūtra 2.4.22

The special statements proceed only with reference to the greater proportions of the (constituent) elements entering into (a product or a body). It is stated in the Brihat Samhita thus : “ Earthly bodies consist of earth by half; in the other half three parts are of water, and the remaining one part only is of fire; and let it be understood that this is the proportion in general. Further there is difference of proportion in every individual. In the body of the celestials one-half consists of fire.” The repetition (twice, of the clause) at the end of the chapter is meant to emphasise what has been said through- out the chapter, and this is said in the Garudapurana. “ In the Vedas, and in the enquiries relating to them there shall be the repetition (of some word or phrase) twice over at the end of a chapter, especially in cases where an investi- gation into the Vedas or Vedic subjects may happen to be made, so that all that has been said previously may be emphasised (ratified). And it is added “ (By such a repetition), sanction is given for admitting all the authori- ties and principles that are not expressly stated and for rejecting all other systems so that this (the Vedic system), may be declared as productive of the Highest Good.”