Brahma Sutras — Chapter 9: Sadhana Pada 1 — Vairagya

27 verses

Verse 1

When there is knowledge of the difference between the self and the body, the self departs enveloped by subtle elements, as is known from the question…

Verse 2

But because each element is threefold, and because of the preponderance.

Verse 3

And because of the going of prana.

Verse 4

If it be said that fire and others also go, we say the statement is figurative.

Verse 5

If it be said that prana is not mentioned first, we say those same are meant because it is reasonable.