Madhvaon Brahma Sūtra 4.1.6

The contemplation on the part of the gods of the members of the Lord as their source and abode is neces- sary to be made as declared in Scripture, e.g., “ From the eye the sun was bom (Rv. X. 90.13).” As the various members are the place of their origin and their support and during release they have to enter into those mem- bers, it is but reasonable that they should contemplate in that manner. The following is said in the Narayana Tantra: “ Even in the case of a person whose,mind is distracted owing to auy grief or ill-health and who is consequently unable to contemplate the qualities of Brahman, the contemplation of Vishnu as Brahman (the perfect) should at least be always remembered (practised) and never to be given up; for in the attribute of perfect- ness all other qualities are admitted to be comprehended ; and by the gods the several members of Vishnu, from ■which they sprang, should be contemplated. For the wise say that their release consists in their entering into those members and they are ever resting upon them. Hence such contemplation is especially necessary (for the gods)."