They whose hearts are given to the acquisition of knowledge succeed first in disassociating themselves for the world of mortals. Afterwards, by renouncing attachments they partake of the nature of Brahma and at last attain to the highest end.
मर्त्यलोकान् विमुच्यन्ते विद्यासंसक्तचेतसः। ब्रह्मभूता विरजसस्ततो यान्ति परां गतिम्॥