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12. Earth from water
12. Earth from water
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12. Earth from water

12. Earth (from water).

Earth originates from water; for so the texts declare 'From water earth' (Taitt Up. II. 1, 1). 'It (water) sent forth food' (Kh. Up. VI, 2, 3). But how can the word 'food' denote earth?--To this the next Sûtra replies.

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