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The study of the prefix (Upasargaadhyayanam) is like the story of the sheep who, hearing the cries of her lambs, wept. But blinded by her love for her children, she jumped into the well, not caring for death. This proves that the sheep has more love for her children than all other animals. In the same way, the work of the aforementioned other heretics proves their excessive attachment to enjoyment.
The Sutrakar explains the fault of men who are infatuated with pleasure.
"Those who do not see the future suffering, but seek the present pleasure, they will regret later, when their youth is gone and their life is waning." (14)
Commentary: "Anagatam" refers to the great suffering in hell and other places of torment, which arises from the non-abandonment of desires. "Apshyanta" means those who do not see or consider it. "Pratyutpanna" refers to the present worldly pleasures, which are merely an illusion of happiness. "Anveshayanto" means those who seek and desire these pleasures through various means. They will later regret, when their youth is gone and their life is waning, and they will be filled with sorrow and remorse. As it is said:
"Striking the sky with fists, and pounding husks without grain, is like the disrespect shown to the worthy, having obtained human birth." (1)
Also:
"Those who are adorned with wealth and youth, they act with youthful intoxication. When age comes, they remember those actions and their hearts are filled with sorrow." (1.14)
Commentary: Those who are not free from the desire for pleasure, who have not abandoned it, who do not see the suffering in hell and other places, who seek present worldly pleasures through various means, they will be filled with sorrow and regret when their youth is gone and their life is waning. They will lament and say, "Having obtained human birth, we did not respect the righteous and virtuous actions. It was our ignorance, as if we were striking the sky with fists and pounding husks without grain." The pride of wealth and the intoxication of youth lead to the neglect of good deeds, which are remembered when age comes, causing great distress to the heart.
"Those who do not regret later, they are wise and free from bondage, they do not live in vain." (15)