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(On the soul's) having approached (the highest light) there is manifestation; (as we infer) from the word 'own.'
The Sûras now proceed to consider the _kind_ of superior existence (aisvarya) which the released souls enjoy.—The tex…
The released one; on account of the promise.
What the text says about the soul accomplishing itself in its own form refers to the released soul which, freed from …
The Self, on account of subject-matter.
The subject-matter of the whole section shows that by the Self manifesting itself in its own form there is meant the …
In non-division; because that is seen.
Is the soul, when it has reached the highest light and freed itself from all bondage, conscious of itself as separate…
In (a nature like) that of Brahman, thus Jaimini thinks; on account of suggestion and the rest.
Owing to the fact that different texts give different accounts, the question now arises of what character that essent…
In the sole nature of intelligence; as that is its Self. Thus Audulomi thinks.
Intelligence (consciousness; kaitanya) alone is the true nature of the soul, and hence it is in that character only t…
Thus also, on account of existence of the former qualities (as proved) by suggestion, Bâdarayana holds absence of contradiction.
The teacher Bâdarâyana is of opinion that even thus, i.e. although the text declares the soul to have mere intelligen…
By the mere will; Scripture stating that.
Concerning the released soul Scripture states, 'He moves about there, laughing, playing, rejoicing, be it with women,…
And for this very reason without another ruler.
Since the released soul realises all its wishes, it does not stand under another ruler. For to be under a ruler means…
The absence, Bâdari holds; for thus Scripture says.
A doubt arises whether the Released has a body and sense-organs, or not; or whether he has them or not just as he ple…
The presence, Jaimini holds; because the text declares manifoldness.
The teacher Jaimini holds that the Released one has a body and senses; because the text declares manifoldness—'He is …
For this reason Bâdarâyana (holds him to be) of both kinds; as in the case of the twelve days' sacrifice.
'For this reason,' i.e. for the reason that the text refers to the wish of the Released, the Reverend Bâdarâyana is o…
In the absence of a body, as in the state of dream; that being possible.
As in the absence of a body and other instruments of enjoyment created by himself, the Released may undergo experienc…
When there is a body, as in the waking state.
When, on the other hand, the released soul possesses a body created by its own will, then it enjoys its various delig…
The entering is as in the case of a lamp; for thus Scripture declares.
Just as a lamp, although abiding in one place only, enters through the light proceeding from it into connexion with m…
It refers either to dreamless sleep or to union (sampatti); for this is manifested.
Texts as the one last quoted do not refer to the released soul, but either to deep sleep or to 'union' (sampatti), i.…
With the exception of world-energy; on account of leading subject- matter and of non-proximity.
The doubt here presents itself whether the power of the released soul is a universal power such as belongs to the Sup…
If it be said that this is not so, on account of direct teaching; we reply not so, on account of the texts declaring that which abides within the spheres of those entrusted with special functions.
But, an objection is raised, certain texts directly declare that the released soul also possesses 'world-energy.' Com…
That which is not within change; for thus Scripture declares the abiding (of the soul).
That which is not within change, i.e. the highest Brahman which is free from all change and of an absolutely perfect …
And thus Perception and Inference show.
That the energies connected with the rule of the entire world are exclusive attributes of the highest Person, Scriptu…
And on account of the indication of the equality of enjoyment only.
The previous conclusion is confirmed by the further fact that the text directly teaches the released soul to be equal…
Non-return, according to Scripture; non-return, according to Scripture.
We know from Scripture that there is a Supreme Person whose nature is absolute bliss and goodness; who is fundamental…