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तत्त्वं यथार्थमाकर्ण्य मन्दः प्राप्नोति मूढताम्, अथवायाति सङ्कोचममूढः कोऽपि मूढवत्। ॥30॥

tattvaṁ yathārtham-ākarṇya mandaḥ prāpnoti mūḍhatām, athavāyāti saṅkocam-amūḍhaḥ ko'pi mūḍhavat. (30)

This verse suggests that a person who lacks understanding may become confused when they encounter deep truths, while a wise person may choose to remain quiet and humble, appearing foolish to others. It highlights the difference in how people respond to profound knowledge.

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