israelbochur, this comes from the Rambam and the Orchos Tzaddikim, who bases it on the possuk of ki malah Aretz Deah es Hashem (Yeshayahu 11 or haftarah of 8th day Pesach for those of a yeshivish bent), that we will be free to study Torah and gain knowledge of Hashem. I am not familiar with his writings, but he can’t be arguing on the Rambam and the Orchos Tzaddikim, so I will assume that he isn’t until I see proof that he is.
