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.
Srimad Bhagavata Purana
श्रीमद्भागवतमहापुराणम्
मूल श्लोकः
यदधातुमतो ब्रह्मन् देहारम्भोऽस्य धातुभिः । यदृच्छया हेतुना वा भवन्तो जानते यथा
yadadhātumato brahman dehārambho'sya dhātubhiḥ | yadṛcchayā hetunā vā bhavanto jānate yathā
SB 2.8.7