— in the Kali age; — by paths declared elsewhere; — by paths; — attainment; — desires; — who; — a man; — thirsty; — on the bank of the Gaṅgā (Jāhnavī); — a well; — digs; — the fool
The man who in the Kali age desires attainment by paths declared elsewhere is like a fool who, thirsting on the bank of the Gaṅgā, digs a well.