Chapter 2 Section 3 Adhikarana 17
Adhikarana 17 of Chapter 2, Section 3. Relation of the individual soul to Brahman
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मन्त्रवर्णाच्च ॥ ४४॥
Also from the words of the Mantra (it is known that the soul is a part of the Lord).
Brahma Sutra 2.3.45
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अपि च स्मर्यते ॥ ४५ ॥
And it is also (so) stated in the Smriti.
Brahma Sutra 2.3.46
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प्रकाशादिवन्नैवं परः ॥ ४६ ॥
The Supreme Lord is not (affected by pleasure and pain) like this (individual soul), even as light etc. (are not affected by the shape of the things they touch).
Brahma Sutra 2.3.47
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स्मरन्ति च ॥ ४७ ॥
The Smritis also state (that).
Brahma Sutra 2.3.48
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अनुज्ञापरिहारौ देहसम्बन्धाज्ज्योतिरादिवत् ॥ ४८ ॥
Injunctions and prohibitions (are possible) on account of the connection (of the Self) with the body ; as in the case of light etc.
Brahma Sutra 2.3.49
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असन्ततेश्चाव्यतिकरः ॥ ४९ ॥
And on account of the non-extension (of the soul beyond its own body) there is no confusion (of results of actions).
Brahma Sutra 2.3.50
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आभास एव च ॥ ५० ॥
And (the individual soul is) only a reflection (of the Supreme Lord).
Brahma Sutra 2.3.51
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अदृष्टानियमात् ॥ ५१ ॥
There being no fixity about the unseen principle (there would result that confusion for those who believe in many souls, each all-pervading).
Brahma Sutra 2.3.52
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अभिसन्ध्यादिष्वपि चैवम् ॥ ५२ ॥
And even as regards resolve etc, (it would be) like this.
Brahma Sutra 2.3.53
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प्रदेशादिति चेत्, न, अन्तर्भावात् ॥ ५३ ॥
If it be said (that the distinction of pleasure and pain etc. results) from (the difference of) place, (we say) not so, on account of the self being in all bodies.