Sarvadarshanasangraha 12.67

12.67

Nor is the fourth [alternative admissible]. For invalid cognition is indeed a specific form of cognition. And into the causal totality of a specific form, the causal totality of the general form enters, just as the causal totality of a tree [enters] into the causal totality of a Dalbergia sissoo. Otherwise, the unwanted consequence would follow that it arises causelessly. Therefore, since invalidity, which is accepted to be extrinsic, would reside in that which is produced by the causal totality of cognition in general, the unwanted consequence of over-extension would result.