Madhvaon Brahma Sūtra 3.4.42

Some (Sakbins read texts to the effect) that even the rank of those that are next to the gods, viz., Gandharvas* etc., is not to be desired, just as the rank of any of the Rishis is not to be desired, that have secured tranquillity of mind by the subjugation of their passions; and this is Said in the Indradyumna Sruti thus: “ Now just as it is not right to desire to be any one of the Rishis or Praja- patis, so also it is not right to desire to be any one of the Gandliarvas, Vidyadharas and Sidhas ” And the Brihat Samhita says: “ He should not desire the qualities of the gods ; whence could he desire the qualities of Hari ? Nor should he desire at all those of the Prajapatis, Rishis, Gandharvas and others. But this prohibition is only in the case of the particular place of particular Rishis and others. On the other hand there is no objection to desir- ing generally to become enlightened like a Rishi. ” To indicate this point of difference, the expression, “ Some Sakbins” is used in the aphorism.