Brahma, however, cannot be acquired in this way, for it depends upon that (Soul) which has the body for its refuge. Without beginning, middle, or end, Brahma cannot be acquired by effort.
न चैवमिष्यते ब्रह्म शरीराश्रयसम्भवम्। न यत्नसाध्यं तद् ब्रह्म नादिमध्यं न चान्तवत्॥ ।