7.

The various Smrtis, some having visible utility

and others invisible utility, have been propounded by
the sages, well-versed in the Veda on the basis of this
very Veda, with the help of indications.

8. Based on the explanatory comments and similar

passages, conflicting views have been set forth by
the exponents of Monism and Dualism according to
their own taste.

9. The true and pure essence has also been taught

there, the knowledge capable of being grasped through
one word, having the form of Pranava, and in no way
contradicting the different views

10. All the different sciences which impart knowledge

and bring culture to man proceed from the major
and minor limbs of that Veda, the creator and organiser
of the worlds.