The eligibility for knowledge) is not without difference (gradation) (even among the eligible gods, etc.,) who are all equally fit to acquire knowledge).

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13. (The eligibility for knowledge) is not without difference (gradation) (even among the eligible gods, etc.,) who are all equally fit to acquire knowledge).

The gods and others are not (all) of equal eligibility. The Kaundinya Shruti says: “Now the means for the purposes sought by the souls Wealth, Duty and Knowledge one above another; the eligible for them are men, Rishis, the gods in the ascending order of superiority.”

From the text: “Then he becomes the contemplator; (then he attains the direct perception of Brahman); having thus obtained the knowledge by contemplation and by direct perception, he becomes Brahmana (Jivanmukta), Such a Brahmana may act as he likes; even then he is only such, (i.e., one worthy of attaining the fruit of knowledge, viz., release)” (Bri. V. 5. i); it seems that he who has known Brahman is permitted to do whatever he chooses, right or wrong. To remove this inconsistency, the Sutrakara says:

14. (Even in the case of the wise, it is not the rule that he should do what is prohibited); for the scriptural statement is either for the glorification of knowledge or of (the wise), or is a concession.

It is not the rule, it is meant to glorify the wise, or meant to be only a concession; (and this view is reasonable), for there is reasonable difference (caused in the fruit of knowledge by the performance of acts permitted or prohibited by Scripture).

15. And some (Sakhins read that the wise), though they may do anything at their pleasure, (attain to heaven).

Some Sakhins (Sama Sakhins) read thus: “Those that have known Brahman do what they choose, eat what they like, and say what they please; of their own accord they cast off this body, and then reach the Highest of the high that has no beginning.

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