Just as a seed sown in saline and barren land yields not even a leaf, one loses the capital (seed) and cries at the waste beside forced to pay revenue.
Just as churning of water does not yield butter but in the process, one may break the churner and the earthenware.
Just as a barren woman under the influence of witchcraft and black magic seeks blessings of a son from ghosts and witches, she can't bear a son but instead fears losing her own life. She endeavours to free herself from their spell but they (ghosts and wit
Without acquiring the teachings and wisdom from True Guru, service of other gods and goddesses give distress only. Loving them puts one in sufferings both in this world and the world hereafter. (476)