But Brahman on the other hand is (of) exalted (powers) from the declaration of the distinctive character.

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23. But Brahman on the other hand is (of) exalted (powers) from the declaration of the distinctive character.

In the case of Brahman, the question of fatigue, anxiety and other defects does not arise, (as it is with the individual soul). For Brahman is of superior might, i.e., almighty. The Lord’s distinctive as well as extraordinary character is distinctly described in such texts as the following: “He is the hearer, the thinker, the seer, the ordainer, the announcer, the knower (of everything) in detail, the person who is the inner guide of all beings” (A-A.III. 2. 4). “He is the Lord ruling within thee, who rules within all” (Br. V. vi.) The Lord who is beyond the reach of hunger, thirst, grief, loss of consciousness, old age, death, etc.” (ib).

24. Besides, (that the soul, should be by analogy of the creator) is impossible, to the case of stone, etc.

Though a spiritual existence, the soul being dependent (and powerless) like stones, etc., it is not possible for him to act independently (i.e., to be an absolute agent). For the text in the Maha Bharata says, “Just as. a man having a settled and definite purpose makes a wooden doll dance or as a man sets his own limbs and fingers in motion, O king, so does the Almighty Lord cause these creatures to act.”

25. If it be said that the aforesaid impossibility does not exist the soul being observed to conclude the works, (we reply), it is not so; for (this case) is analogous to that of milk.

It may be stated that as he is observed to bring works undertaken to a conclusion, the individual soul is the absolute agent. But this is not the fact. For just as milk which is found in cows is produced only through the agency of the Chief Breath (Mukhya Prana) as seen from the text, “This Prana converts the food (that is taken in) into liquids, etc., so the accomplishment of works undertaken, though it apparently belongs to the individual soul, is brought about by the Supreme Being for the soul is dependent (and consequently powerless).

This is said in the text, “He who rules the Atman (the soul) from within.” “I do nothing, thou doest nothing; but He who does (everything) is the eternal Lord” and so on.

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