41.vyvasaayaathmikaa budDhiiH eka iha kurunandhana
bahuSaakhaaH hi ananthaaH cha buddHyaH avayavasaayinaam
The intellect of those with unshakable conviction is single pointed. That of others who lack conviction is branched out in all directions and limitless.
On the other hand one, avyavasaayinaH, whose intellect is riddled with infinite number of desires finds that his mind is not steady on any one objective but goes on wavering due to the lack of conviction which gives rise to numerous doubts and fears. So the intellect or mind of such a man is describe as bahuSaakhaa, branching out everywhere and the thoughts as a result are anantha, infinite or innumerable.
This refers to the desire motivated actions, either those allowed by sasthras or those undertaken by ordinary desires. Even those sanctioned by sasthras like yajna etc., if done expecting result are desire motivated only and result in bondage. These kind of actions are mentioned in the next few slokas.
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