Not knowing such a one that ought to be known, a man thinks "I am wise" and from hope of gaining happiness employs himself in gifts, study and the performance of sacrifices.
एवं वेदमविज्ञाय प्राज्ञोऽहमिति मन्यते। दानमध्ययनं यज्ञो लोभादेतत् प्रवर्तते॥