। ॥ ५१ ॥
In plain words
Tamas-guṇa, they say, is what is enjoyed; Ātman lights all three Guṇas. Always devoted to Brahmādhyayana, sacred study, and always delighting in Brahmacarya—
Close to the Sanskrit
They call Tamas-guṇa the object of enjoyment, while Ātman is the illuminator of these. Joined to Brahmādhyayana, sacred study, and always delighting in Brahmacarya—