Madhvaon Brahma Sūtra 1.3.33

As there are higher results to be obtained, Badara- yana accedes to the eligibility, for the study of Madhu and other Vidyas, even of those gods that have attained to particular stations (amongst the celestials). ■ For there is (for them) superior light (resulting therefrom). So says the Skanda Purana. According as devotion to the Su- preme Being is intense, there is also enhancement of bliss (in heaven). Except in the case of Lord Hari, the lightof wisdom in every one has the possibility of waxing brighter. Hence even the gods desire, and are fit for, the study, and have to practise meditation. So also sacrifices and other duties are all invariably enjoined upon them (in Scripture). As Gaimini’s opinion refers to the absence of eligi- bility on the part of gods only in so far as the Vidyas relate to the results they have already attained there is no conflict (opposition) between the views of Bada- rayana aud Gaitniui aud other(sages). So says the Brahma Purana, “ Only some one aspect of the omniscient' (Vyasa) Krishna’s opinion (judgment) is* taken up and pro* pounded by the sages. Hence no contradiction arises between them.” When it is said that the study of Scripture is a sub- ject to which men are entitled, it would equally apply to the Sudra. Aud from the text, “ O Sudra, the wreath of pearls and the chariot, keep for ‘thyself,” (which is) * addressed by the sage Raikwa to Poutrayaua, it appears that the Sudra is also eligible for the study (of Scripture). To clear tins doubt the Sutrakara says: