A guru, having become foolish, wanders the world and criticizes those who have realized the truth of Brahman.

This couplet points to a common paradox. It describes someone who takes on the esteemed role of a guru, a spiritual teacher, yet deep down remains foolish and unaware. Such a person may wander the world, perhaps even gathering followers, but lacks genuine wisdom. Instead of pursuing true inner knowledge, they often resort to criticizing and slandering those who have genuinely realized Brahman, the ultimate truth. It serves as a strong caution against judging by outward appearances and reminds us to value authentic spiritual insight over superficial claims, highlighting the dangers of ego and ignorance masking as enlightenment.