11. Stanzas 28–30 argue that if our cognitions of gross objects are primarily pieced together with memories of images, then contrary to the Half-Eggist’s assertions, our cognitions of such objects could not be clear since memories are by definition not clear. Śāntaraksṃita’s example is the appearance of a wheel of fire that arises when rap. idly twirling a burning torch. It seems to be a clear appearance, but could not be since it is formed by the joining of memories, which are not clear, by definition.