Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 2.8.7
SB 2.8.7
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yad adhātu-mato brahman dehārambho 'sya dhātubhiḥ yadṛcchayā hetunā vā bhavanto jānate yathā
Translation
O learned brāhmaṇa, the transcendental spirit soul is different from the material body. Does he acquire the body accidentally or by some cause? Will you kindly explain this, for it is known to you.