Sūtra 3.3.25Madhva · 3.3.26

Madhvaon Brahma Sūtra 3.3.25

Dvaita Vedānta

Numbered 3.3.26 in this text

Sūtra

वेधाद्यर्थभेदात्

vedhādyarthabhedāt

Sūtra translation

(The attributes conveyed by such terms as) * KM, etc, ’ (of piercing, etc.,) (are not meant to be comprehended in contemplation by all), on account of the result being of a defe- rent character.

The Brihat Tantra says thus: “ To such forms of contemplation, as ‘ O Lord break (the strength of the wicked); pierce them ; destroy them all are not entitled; for it is not fit that ascetics should contemplate in such manner, since the purpose thereof is of a different charao ter, i.e., does not become ascetics. Hence eligibility is not the same in all. And by the improper form of contemplation, they (souls) might not only spoil their purpose, but bring positive evil upon themselves.” A question arises whether the released soul (in heaven) has or has not to perform meditation. In reply the Sutrakara says: