Verse 181

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। ॥ १८१ ॥

In plain words

If you truly want to hear the truth, you need no other means at all — nothing but the guru. Action only makes the ego grow, piling it higher and higher.

Close to the Sanskrit

For one desirous of hearing there is indeed no need of any other means apart from the guru; by action the ego grows exceedingly, higher and higher.