Brahma Sutras — Chapter 4: Samanvaya Pada 4 — Samanvaya

28 verses

Verse 1

If it be said that the Sankhya pradhana is mentioned in some recensions, we say no, because what is taken as the description of the pradhana is merel…

Verse 2

But the subtle entity is Brahman, because it deserves that designation.

Verse 3

Because all things are dependent on it, the passage is meaningful.

Verse 4

And because there is no declaration of its being something to be known as an independent entity.

Verse 5

If it be said that scripture speaks of it, we say no, because the intelligent Brahman is meant from the context.