Sanskrit Shloka Emphasizes Wise Person Should Grasp Essential Teachings

In the context of the Avadhuta Gita dialogue, the sage Dattatreya explains that he has identified twenty‑four teachers in nature. The quoted verse reflects the lesson taught by his "Madhukara" (bee) guru: knowledge is abundant, and scriptures are countless. A prudent individual, rather than getting lost in exhaustive study, should seize the essence of each teaching, just as a bee extracts only the nectar from a flower.