Shloka 53
तृष्णाक्षय-उपदेशः
Instruction on the Cessation of Craving
याथातथ्यमविज्ञाय शास्त्राणां शास्त्रदस्यव: । ब्रह्मस्तेना निरारम्भा दम्भभोहवशानुगा:
yāthātathyam avijñāya śāstrāṇāṃ śāstradasyavaḥ | brahmastenā nirārambhā dambhamohavaśānugāḥ ||
迦毗罗说道：不明经典真实旨趣者，被称为“盗经之徒”，因为他们掠夺其义。又因他们否认或窃用遍一切处之梵（Brahman），遂被烙以“盗梵者”之名。他们从不修习寂静与自制等诸般行持，反而沉溺于矫饰与迷妄之中。
कपिल उवाच
Educational Q&A
Kapila condemns those who misuse scripture: ignorance of its true intent leads to distortion (‘robbery’ of meaning), and denial or misappropriation of Brahman amounts to a deeper spiritual theft. Genuine dharma requires inner disciplines (like śama and dama), not mere display; hypocrisy and delusion obstruct liberation.
In the Śānti Parva’s instructional discourse, Kapila is teaching about right knowledge and authentic practice. He contrasts true understanding and disciplined living with pretended religiosity—criticizing teachers or practitioners who cite scripture while lacking realization and self-control.