They shall build schools, colleges and other such educational institutions, with living quarters for students. They should appoint Brahmins learned in poetry, grammar and the Sat-Shastras to impart this knowledge to them. These Brahmins should be looked after, giving them a place to dwell etc. In this way true Vedantic knowledge should be imparted to the students as such act results in great Punya (benediction).
Shatanand explains that to give knowledge to somebody is comparable to giving eyes to the blind - such is the Punya involved. Hemadri explains, ‘Those who give food, oil for Divo (fire light) and clothing to a student receive the fruits of all good action.’ Agni Purana explains that by helping a student through offering food, place to reside, etc. one receives the fruits of performing a Yagna. Similarly Sahitya Sataka explains, ‘Those who give their wealth, shelter, food, oil, clothing, place to reside and books to a student receive great fruits which one cannot attain even through difficult or painful actions.’ In this way ‘Vidhya Daan’ is considered great.
Special Dharmas of Wives of Acharyas (133-134)