etair dosair vihinaya

 brahmanyaya priyaya ca

sadhave sucaye bruyad

 bhaktih syac chudra-yositam

 

Translation: 

 

This knowledge should be taught to one who is free from these bad qualities, who is dedicated to the welfare of the brahmanas, and who is kindly disposed, saintly and pure. And if common workers and women are found to have devotion for the Supreme Lord, they are also to be accepted as qualified hearers.