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मन्दः श्रुत्वापि तद्वस्तु न जहाति विमूढताम्, निर्विकल्पो बहिर्यत्नादन्तर्विषयलालसः। ॥74॥

mandaḥ śrutvāpi tadvastu na jahāti vimūḍhatām, nirvikalpo bahiryatnād-antarviṣayalālasaḥ. (74)

This verse suggests that a person who lacks understanding may still cling to their misconceptions, even if they seem calm on the surface. Deep down, they will continue to desire worldly pleasures despite knowing the truth.

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