Verse 527

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। ॥ ५२७ ॥

In plain words

You love your son — but how does affection alone make him your very Self? That same affection turns up everywhere else too: in your land, your household things, your money, and all the rest.

Close to the Sanskrit

From mere affection, how is a son fit to be the Self? Affection is seen elsewhere too — in fields, vessels, wealth, and the like.