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elements, this being stated by Scripture.  There arises the
further question whether breath joined with the soul unites
itself with fire only or with all the elements combined.--With
fire, so much only being declared by Scripture!--This view the
Sûtra sets aside. Breath and soul unite themselves with all the
elements; for Scripture declares the soul, when moving out, to
consist of all the elements--'Consisting of earth, consisting of
water, consisting of fire.'--But this latter text explains
itself also on the assumption of breath and soul unitrng
themselves in succession with fire and the rest, one at a time!
--This the next Sûtra negatives.  Next: 6. Not with one...