If for the fear of snake, one takes shelter of Garud and yet the snake comes and bite there, how can one survive then?
For the fear of a Jackal, if one takes refuge of a lion what can be done if jackal comes and kills there ?
Distressed by poverty if someone goes and takes refuge in a gold mine, Sumer mountain or ocean-the treasure-house of diamonds; and if he is still distressed by poverty, then who should be blamed?
In order to liberate oneself from the wandering and effect of the deeds performed, one takes the support of True Guru. And if even then the cycle of deeds and actions do not end, then whose refuge should be sought. (545)