Madhvaon Brahma Sūtra 3.3.51

Final release does not result from the ordinary perception of any form of Brahman (other than that which he is required to contemplate by the precep- tor) ; just as from mere death, final release cannot result: for, from the dissolution of every gross body final release does not come; nor does final release consist in only attaining to certain regions. The following is said in the Narayana Tantra : “ By the ordinary perception of some one form different celestial regions are reached, but final release comes from the peiception to which he is specially entitled; and there is no doubt as to this, that the soul attains Mukti (release) on obtaining the percep- tion of Brahman for which he is eligible.” This is also said in the Adhyatma: *' By the perception for which one is fit, final release is obtained, not by any other (means).” From the Mathara Sruti: “ Devotion alone leads him to the Supreme; devotion alone shows Him ; in the power of devotion is the person ; devotion only is the best (of means) j” the perception, it may be said, does not arise from the grace of the Supreme Being. But this view is not correct; for the text says, “ The Lord who is pleased with the soul enters Vayu (the abode of Brahman) (to reveal Himself to the devotee).” (Ath. III. 3.4.) Then how is the former Sruti to be understood ? In reply the Sutrakara says :