Madhvaon Brahma Sūtra 3.2.36

Just as Brahman (Brahman’s bliss, etc.) is distinct from the bliss, etc, of the soul, so He is different from that which is produced in the mind (by imagination) during meditation. For the Sruti prohibits its identifi- cation with Brahman thus: “ That which is not thought of. by the mind but by which, they say, the mind is known, that only, know thou to be Brahman, but not this which is perceived in meditation.” (Tal. B. I, 6). The following is from the Brahma Tarka. “ They look upon what is reflected in the mind during meditation as the supreme Brahman ; for in that reflection Brahman is actually present bestowing fruits on them. So the contemplation of the (mental) image is like the con- templation of Brahman in symbols. The highest Lord is to be seen only by the light of wisdom. Meditation would secure His grace which leads to the direct percep- tion of the Supreme Being.” In a different region and at a different time, crea- tion, etc., may actually proceed from some body other than Brahman. To prevent such a doubt, the Sutrakara says :