US-P04.002ab ।US-P04.002cd ॥
In plain words
If sprouting happens just like the results we see in the world — no, comes the reply: those arise from another action. When that cause ceases, how can the effect continue? We ask you this—please explain.
Close to the Sanskrit
If sprouting were to occur as in the observed case — no: that is held to arise from other action. When that action is restrained, how could its result arise? We ask you; let that be stated.