For) distinct is the statement (of equality and inequality) (in the texts) of some Sakhins.

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12. If it be said that the equality with the Lord being denied of all, (Prakriti too cannot be on an equality with Him) it is to be denied; for the equality with the Lord is denied) of the individual soul.

From the following text, it may appear that the said equality of Prakriti is prohibited to be accepted: “This perfect Lord is indeed without an equal; for no other of this description is (ever) seen; (and) all these indeed are atoms, they are born and go to death; and they are indeed imperfect, while the Lord has no birth, no death and He is perfect w (Chaturveda Sikha). But the objection is to be rejected; for it is the equality with the soul that is denied in the text.

Whence (is this ascertained)?

13. (For) distinct is the statement (of equality and inequality) (in the texts) of some Sakhins.

“Then, therefore, those that are equals and those that are not equals are told; as well as those that are both equal and unequal. Now the equals are the manifestations of Brahman by whom creation, subsistence, destruction, order and activity are brought about; for it is all one; now those that are not equal, viz., Brahma, Indra, Rudra, Prajapati, Brihaspati and the rest of the gods, Gandharvas, men, fathers, Asuras and what else remains of the animate and the inanimate nature. Now that which is both equal and unequal Indeed Prakriti is both equal and not equal to the Lord; for she is eternal, destitute of old age, and obedient to Him.” Thus very distinct is the statement of equality, etc., of the Madhyandinayanas.

14. (And) this is also said in the Smriti.

In the Varaha Purana it is said, “Matsya, Kurma, Varaha and others are equals; for they are not different from Vishnu; Brahma and others are said to be non-equals; while Prakriti is both equal and not equal.”

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