Madhvaon Brahma Sūtra 3.3.23
Dvaita Vedānta
Numbered 3.3.24 in this text
Sūtra
संभृतिद्युव्याप्त्यपिचातः
saṃbhṛtidyuvyāptyapicātaḥ
Sūtra translation
For the same reason the attributes of being the 1 nourisher ’ and the * pervader of all by light’, are also not meant for contemplation by all.
“ Being the nourisher ’ and “ Being the pervader by light” are also attributes to be comprehended in the meditation by the gods, etc., not by others; for the same reason, i.e., on account of the difference of eligibility or capability. It is said in the Brihat Tantra thus : “ The qualities of being the ‘ nourishes’ the * all-pervader,’ etc., are only meant to be contemplated by the gods, while bliss and other qualities are meant for all; other- wise, the contemplation in violation of this rule might be productive of evil consequences/’ A doubt may arise thus : That Vidya in which a large number of the attributes is given, is meant for the exalted souls; and the other (Vidyas) for other souls. But this view is to be rejected; for,