Just as a giant elephant trumpets, kill people and throws dust on himself, he is known to be healthy (Those who are intoxicated in their arrogance, cruel or who kick up dust are good according to the world).
Just as a parrot in a cage listens to others conversation and copies them. Those who listen and see him, opine that he is very wise and knowledgeable. He is fit to live in king's palace. (To the world, he who talks much is a wise person).
Similarly a person enjoys and engrosses himself in countless materialistic pleasures and commits sins. People call him happy and comfortable. (In the eyes of the world, material things are means of happiness and comfort).
The ignorant world's perception is contrary (to the truth of Guru's words). The world slanders those who are disciplined, truthful, contented and supreme. (526)