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Chapter 7
Tam tam niyamamasthaya:—A man, constrained by his own nature, undertakes several vows, and follows several methods, such as oblation, penance, charity, incantations etc., to satisfy his desire.
Prapadyante'nyadevatah:—Undertaking several vows, and following several methods, to satisfy desire, they instead of taking refuge in God, take refuge in the gods. They, instead of accepting the gods, as Divine manifestations, accept them as separate entities. So, the fruit reaped by them, is perishable (Gita 7123). If they accept the gods as Divine manifestations, they will gain immortal fruit. 'They take refuge in the gods, because of desire and because of constraint, of their nature.
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