US-P18.036ab ।US-P18.036cd ॥
In plain words
Thus do the Buddhists argue; let us examine the logic behind their claim. Yet let us set aside this debate about transmigrating beings for a moment, for our actual topic is now being explained.
Close to the Sanskrit
Thus the Buddhists speak; let the logical reasoning regarding that be examined. But let the discussion of transmigrators rest; the subject at hand is now being stated.