The soul awakens according to its capacity, but it always remains in bondage.

This couplet suggests that our inner self or consciousness (Jeev) instructs or understands things only within its own capabilities or limitations. It's like our mind has a certain 'capacity' (Gaja), and it can only grasp or teach itself what falls within that range. Because of this inherent way of operating, it continuously remains entangled in some form of 'bondage' or limitation. This 'bondage' could be our attachments, ego, worldly concerns, or even just the boundaries of our individual perception, preventing us from realizing our full potential or true freedom. It highlights how our understanding and actions are often confined by our own self-imposed or inherent limits.