But Badarayana thinks (that the gods) are eligible (for the pursuit of all the Tidy as), as Madhu, etc.; for there is higher light (to be attained).

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32. So alto with refer once to the knowledge of the gods, it being already attained (by them, they are not eligible for the study of that part’ of the scripture which is meant to produce higher wisdom).

The knowledge of the gods which is to be perfect has already become such. Just as all other lights are merged into the light of the sun, so in the knowledge of the gods all things are comprehended. Further all the Vidyas exist in them perpetually acquired.

As there are higher results to be obtained, Badarayana accedes to the eligibility, for the study of Madhu and other Vidyas, even of those gods that have attained to particular stations (amongst the celestials). For there is (for them) superior light (resulting therefrom). So says the Skanda Purana. According as devotion to the Supreme Being is intense, there is also enhancement of bliss (in heaven). Except in the case of Lord Hari, the light of wisdom in every one has the possibility of waxing brighter. Hence even the gods desire, and are fit for, the study, and have to practise meditation. So also sacrifices and other duties are all invariably enjoined upon them (in Scripture).

As Gaimini’s opinion refers to the absence of eligibility on the part of gods only in so far as the Vidyas relate to the results they have already attained there is no conflict (opposition) between the views of Badarayana and Gaimini and other(sages). So says the Brahma Purana, “Only some one aspect of the omniscient’ (Vyasa) Krishna’s opinion (judgment) is taken up and pro pounded by the sages. Hence no contradiction arises between them.”

When it is said that the study of Scripture is a subject to which men are entitled, it would equally apply to the Shudra. and from the text, “O Shudra, the wreath of pearls and the chariot, keep for ‘thyself,” (which is) addressed by the sage Raikwa to Poutrayana, it appears that the Shudra is also eligible for the study (of Scripture).

To clear tins doubt the Sutrakara says:

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