Brahma Sūtra 2.3.23
Śaṅkara
Advaita Vedānta
Sūtra
अविरोधश्चन्दनवत्
avirodhaścandanavat
Sūtra translation
There is no contradiction, as in the case of sandal-ointment.
Just as a drop of sandal-ointment, although in actual contact with one spot of the body only, yet produces a refreshing sensation extending over
Rāmānuja
Viśiṣṭādvaita Vedānta
Numbered 2.3.24 in this text
Sūtra
अविरोधश्चन्दनवत्
avirodhaścandanavat
Sūtra translation
There is no contradiction, as in the case of sandal-ointment.
As a drop of sandal-ointment, although applied to one spot of the body only, yet produces a refreshing sensation extending over the whole body;
Madhva
Dvaita Vedānta
Numbered 2.3.24 in this text
Sūtra
अविरोधश्चन्दनवत्
avirodhaścandanavat
Sūtra translation
There is no contradiction, as in the case of sandal ointment.
Though the soul is atomic, still it is possible that he pervades the body, just as a drop of Harichandana (sandal ointment of the