Chapter 3 Section 2 Adhikarana 7
Adhikarana 7 of Chapter 3, Section 2. Brahman is one without a second, and expressions which apparently imply something else as existing are only metaphorical
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परमतः सेतून्मानसंबन्धभेदव्यपदेशेभ्यः ॥ ३१ ॥
(There is something) superior to this (Brahman), on account of terms denoting a bank,' measure, connection, and difference (used with respect to It).
Brahma Sutra 3.2.32
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सामान्यात्तु ॥ ३२ ॥
But (Brahman is called a bank) on account of similarity.
Brahma Sutra 3.2.33
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बुद्ध्यर्थः पादवत् ॥ ३३ ॥
(Brahman is depicted as having size) for the sake of easy comprehension ( i.e. Upasana ); just like four feet.
Brahma Sutra 3.2.34
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स्थानविशेषात्, प्रकाशादिवत् ॥ ३४ ॥
(The statements about connection and difference with respect to Brahman) are on account of special places ; as in the case of light etc.
Brahma Sutra 3.2.35
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उपपत्तेश्च ॥ ३५ ॥
And it is reasonable.
Brahma Sutra 3.2.36
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तथान्यप्रतिषेधात् ॥ ३६ ॥
Similarly on account of the express denial of all other things (there is nothing but Brahman).
Brahma Sutra 3.2.37
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अनेन सर्वगतत्वमायामशब्दादिभ्यः ॥ ३७ ॥
By this (is established) the all-pervadingness (of Brahman), as is known from scriptural statements etc. regarding (Brahman’s) extent.