Third Pâda: 37. And on account of the procedure, on the ascertainment of the non-be

37. And on account of the procedure, on the ascertainment of the non-being of that. That a Sûdra is not qualified for knowledge of Brahman appears from that fact also that as soon as Gautama has convinced himself that Gâbâla, who wishes to become his pupil, is not a Sûdra, he proceeds to teach him the knowledge of Brahman. Next: 38. And on account of the prohibition of hearing, studying, and performance of (Vedic) matter