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30. On account of definiteness; thus Asmarathya opines.
The teacher �smarathya is of opinion that the text represents the highest Self as possessing a definite extent, to the end of rendering the thought of the meditating devotee more definite. That is to say--the limitation due to the limited extent of heaven, sun, &c. has the purpose of rendering definite to thought him who pervades (abhi) all this Universe and in reality transcends all measure (vim�na).--A further difficulty remains. For what purpose is the highest Brahman here represented like a man, having a head and limbs?--This point the next S�tra elucidates.
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