Verse 685

Tap any word for its meaning.

। । ॥ ६८५ ॥

In plain words

In its essential nature, a pot is simply clay, though the ignorant speak of it by distinct names. When examined closely, the difference is only in the name, not in the substance itself.

Close to the Sanskrit

In its essential nature that pitcher and the like is clay alone, yet it is spoken of by the deluded by name; for there is difference of name, but no difference of substance is seen there when investigated.