Madhvaon Brahma Sūtra 3.3.4

In the Chaturveda Sikha it is said : “ For the Lord cannot be realised by means of studying limited portions of scripture ; so the Supreme Lord is to be enquired into by a study of all the Vedas; therefore he who seeks release shall desire (endeavour) to know the Lord by studying, and deciding as to the (true) meaning of, all the Vedas.” It is also said in the Brahma Tarka, “ Only on the proper study and understanding of all the Vedas (supplemented by a study of) Itihasas, Puranas and the doctrines of logical principles guiding their interpretation (Mimāmsās), Vishnu is possible to be known, riot other- wise.” An objection arises here. Brahman should be only known by a complete study of all the Vedas, but need not be contemplated (as consisting of all the attributes given in all the Vedas), as it would be impossible (for one individual). In reply the Sutrakara says: