If it be argued (that the soul does not depart enveloped by water) since it is not mentioned thus in the Upanishads, then not so, for it is perceived to be so in the case of those who perform sacrifices etc., (ie., it can be verified by what happens to the sacrificers).
english translation
OM azrutatvAditi cenneSTAdikAriNAM pratIteH OM || 3.1.6||
If it be argued (that the soul does not depart enveloped by water) since it is not mentioned thus in the Upanishads, then not so, for it is perceived to be so in the case of those who perform sacrifices etc., (ie., it can be verified by what happens to the sacrificers).
english translation
OM azrutatvAditi cenneSTAdikAriNAM pratIteH OM || 3.1.6||