Madhvaon Brahma Sūtra 4.3.16

The difference among the wise is declared in the Cbaturveda Sikha thus: “ The wise are of three classes, those to whom Brahman shines (reveals Himself) within, those to whom Brahman shines without and those to whom Brahman shines everywhere. The gods indeed are those who see Brahman everywhere; the Rishis within their self; and men only are those who see Brahman without their self (iu symbols, etc.).” Hence Badarayana’s interpretation of the text, “ He leads them to Brahman ” becomes acceptable.