Chapter 2 Section 2 Adhikarana 3
Adhikarana 3 of Chapter 2, Section 2. Refutation of the atomic theory of the Vaiseshikas
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उभयथापि न कर्मातस्तदभावः ॥ १२ ॥
In either case ( viz. the Adrishta , the unseen principle, inhering either in the atoms or in the soul) the activity (of the atoms) is not (possible) ; therefore the negation of that ( viz. of creation through the combination of atoms).
Brahma Sutra 2.2.13
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समवायाभ्युपगमाच्च साम्याद् अनवस्थितेः ॥ १३ ॥
(the Vaiseshika theory is untenable) also (because if involves) a regressus in infinitum on similar reasoning, since it accepts Samavaya.
Brahma Sutra 2.2.14
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नित्यमेव च भावात् ॥ १४ ॥
And because of the permanent existence (of the tendency to act or otherwise of the atoms, the atomic theory is inadmissible).
Brahma Sutra 2.2.15
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रूपादिमत्त्वाच्च विपर्ययो, दर्शनात् ॥ १५ ॥
And on account of (the atoms) possessing colour etc., the opposite (of what the Vaiseshikas hold would be true), because it is seen.
Brahma Sutra 2.2.16
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उभयथा च दोषात् ॥ १६ ॥
And because of defects in either case (the atomic theory is untenable).
Brahma Sutra 2.2.17
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अपरिग्रहाच्चात्यन्तमनपेक्षा ॥ १७ ॥
And because (the atomic theory) is not accepted (by any authoritative persons like Manu and others) it is to be completely rejected.