Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 11.22.9
पौर्वापर्यमतोऽमीषां प्रसङ्ख्यानमभीप्सताम् ।
यथा विविक्तं यद्वक्त्रं गृह्णीमो युक्तिसम्भवात् ॥ ९ ॥
paurvāparyam ato ’mīṣāṁ
[paurvaaparyam ato ’meeshaam]
prasaṅkhyānam abhīpsatām
[prasankhyaanam abheepsataam]
yathā viviktaṁ yad-vaktraṁ
[yathaa viviktam yad-vaktram]
gṛhṇīmo yukti-sambhavāt
[grihneemo yukti-sambhavaat]
Word-for-word
paurva
—
considering causal elements to include their manifest products
aparyam
—
or assuming elements to include their subtle causes
ataḥ
—
therefore
amīṣām
—
of these thinkers
prasaṅkhyānam
—
the counting
abhīpsatām
—
who are intending
yathā
—
how
viviktam
—
ascertained
yat-vaktram
—
from whose mouth
gṛhṇīmaḥ
—
We accept it
yukti
—
of reason
sambhavāt
—
because of the possibility.
Blended reading (Sanskrit + English inline)
paurvāparyam ato ’mīṣāṁ
paurva
considering causal elements to include their manifest products
aparyam
or assuming elements to include their subtle causes
ataḥ
therefore
amīṣām
of these thinkers
prasaṅkhyānam abhīpsatām
prasaṅkhyānam
the counting
abhīpsatām
who are intending
yathā viviktaṁ yad-vaktraṁ
yathā
how
viviktam
ascertained
yat-vaktram
from whose mouth
gṛhṇīmo yukti-sambhavāt
gṛhṇīmaḥ
We accept it
yukti
of reason
sambhavāt
because of the possibility.
Therefore, no matter which of these thinkers is speaking, and regardless of whether in their calculations they include material elements within their previous subtle causes or else within their subsequent manifest products, I accept their conclusions as authoritative, because a logical explanation can always be given for each of the different theories.
Purport
Although innumerable philosophers may rationally describe the material creation from different points of view, one cannot perfect one’s knowledge without Kṛṣṇa consciousness. An intellectual person should therefore not be falsely proud simply because he has ascertained a particular truth within the material world. The Lord here states that one who follows the Vedic way of analysis will undoubtedly have many insights concerning the material creation. Ultimately, however, one must become a devotee of the Supreme Lord and perfect one’s knowledge in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
— A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
Gauḍīya Ācāryas
Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura
Gauḍīya
Translation
Therefore, no matter which of these thinkers is speaking, and regardless of whether in their calculations they include material elements within their previous subtle causes or else within their subsequent manifest products, I accept their conclusions as authoritative, because a logical explanation can always be given for each of the different theories.
I accept the logical conclusions of whatever has been stated based on the personal preferences of the philosophers who desire to enumerate less or more elements, and emphasize either the cause or the effect, since each is correct according its logical explanation.
Personal Guidance
Whatever thinker is speaking — whether grouping elements with subtle causes or gross effects — the Lord accepts the conclusion as authoritative. Multiple legitimate framings are honored.
Reflection Questions
- Where do I refuse to accept a framing because it isn't mine?
- What does the Lord's open-handed acceptance teach me?
My note
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