But this is exactly the line that Buddha does not take. His argument is that the Brahmins knew nothing of Brahma, because Brahma is purely spiritual, and they are purely materialistic.
Five "Veils," he shows, hide Brahma from mortal ken. These are—
1. The Veil of Lustful Desire.
2. The Veil of Malice.
3. The Veil of Sloth and Idleness.
4. The Veil of Pride and Self-Righteousness.
5. The Veil of Doubt.
Buddha then goes on with his questionings:—
"Is Brahma in possession of wives and wealth?"
"He is not, Gautama!" answers Vasettha the Brahmin.