To reside in the place which makes you forget worldly life, and to move away from the place that entangles you further in worldly life; the one who understands such discretion (vivek) will be able to accomplish his spiritual work.

What is the greatest benefit in the world? The association with good people. Those who are considered somewhat worthy of reverence by society.

On what basis is the entire worldly life in existence? It is due to conflicts.

This worldly life is an ocean of unhappiness. It is just beyond comprehension how people have found happiness in it. Just as a drunken man sticks his hand in the gutter and says, "This feels very cool to me, it's very cooling;" similarly people are just believing that there is happiness in it!

The Lord is simply saying, "Worldly interactions should be conducted in such a way that it does not become a hindrance for anyone.

The meaning of worldly life is external problems [upadhi, problems arising out of external situations]. There is nothing in it which belongs to us. Seeds (causes) of external problems are sown, and external problems grow again.