Chapter 2 Section 4 Adhikarana 5
Adhikarana 5 of Chapter 2, Section 4. The chief vital force is different from air and sense functions
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WisdomLib.org (Swami Vireshwarananda, 1936) · Chapter Brahma Sutras 2.4 · Verse 2.4.9
न वायुक्रिये, पृथगुपदेशात् ॥ ९ ॥
(The chief Prana ) is neither air nor any function (of the organs) on account of its being mentioned separately.
Brahma Sutra 2.4.10
WisdomLib.org (Swami Vireshwarananda, 1936) · Chapter Brahma Sutras 2.4 · Verse 2.4.10
चक्षुरादिवत्तु तत्सहशिष्ट्यादिभ्यः ॥ १० ॥
But (Prana is subordinate to the soul) like eyes etc. on account of (its) being taught with them and for other reasons.
Brahma Sutra 2.4.11
WisdomLib.org (Swami Vireshwarananda, 1936) · Chapter Brahma Sutras 2.4 · Verse 2.4.11
अकरणत्वाच्च न दोषः, तथाहि दर्शयति ॥ ११ ॥
And on account of (its) not being an instrument (there is) no objection, because thus (the scripture) teaches.
Brahma Sutra 2.4.12
WisdomLib.org (Swami Vireshwarananda, 1936) · Chapter Brahma Sutras 2.4 · Verse 2.4.12
पञ्चवृत्तिर्मनोवद्व्यपदिश्यते ॥ १२ ॥
It is taught as having a fivefold function like the mind.