Sūtra 3.1.23Madhva · 3.1.25

Madhvaon Brahma Sūtra 3.1.23

Dvaita Vedānta

Numbered 3.1.25 in this text

Sūtra

नातिचिरेण विशेषात्

nāticireṇa viśeṣāt

Sūtra translation

(He enter» a body), not very long after (starting from Svarga), (as it is) distinctly stated.

" Among them (those performing Karman), those who have performed good works soon obtain some good birth here (in this world).” (Ch. V. 107). From this definite (specific) statement, it is settled that not long after starting, he returns to a body. “ He who has begun to descend will enter the mother’s body (womb) before a year passes since starting, (though) wandering through different places.” (Naradeeya Purana). “ Those who return to this world after enjoying the good fruit of their works in Svarga are born here as rice and barley, herbs and trees, seasamum and beans.” (Ch. V. 10. 6). From this text it appears that sacrifices and other duties are after all productive of only evil conse- quences. To remove this objection the Sutrakara says;