Kamais tais tair hrita-jnanah prapadyante 'nya-devatah, tam tam niyamam asthaya prakritya niyatah svaya
Those whose wisdom has been distorted by desires surrender to other deities, following various rules and rituals, compelled by their own nature. When people are governed by material desires, they seek lesser powers rather than the Supreme. Their worship, though sincere, is limited by their level of understanding.
- •Material desires cloud spiritual wisdom
- •Desire-driven seekers are drawn to limited powers rather than the Supreme
- •True liberation requires transcending personal desires