The small Akasa (is Brahman) on account of going (into Brahman) and of the word ( Brahmaloka ); it (i.e. the individual soul’s going into Brahman) is likewise seen (from other Sruti texts); and (the daily going) is an indicatory sign (by which we can interpret the word Brahmaloka).

Moreover on account of the supporting (of the world by the small Akasa it is Brahman) for this greatness is seen in this (Brahman only from other scriptural texts).

Also because of the well-known meaning (of Akasa as Brahman the ‘small Akasa’ is Brahman).

Because of the reference to the other (i.e. the individual soul in a complementary passage) if it be said that he (the individual soul) (and not Brahman is meant by the ‘small Akasa’), (we say)' no, on account of the impossibility (of such an assumption).

If (it be said) that from subsequent texts (which contain references to the Jiva, ‘small Akasa’ means the Jiva) (we say) but (that reference to the Jiva is in so far as its) real nature (as non-different from Brahman) is made manifest.

And the reference (to the individual scul) is for a different purpose.

If it be said that because the Sruti declares the limitedness (of this Akasa, therefore it cannot refer to the all-pervading Brahman); (we say) that has already been explained (as having reference to devout meditation only. Vide 1.2.7).