According to Chapter 17, why do people choose the path of Preya even when Shreya is better for them?

Chapter 17 elaborates on why individuals often choose the path of Preya, the pleasant, over Shreya, the good. It explains that as long as there is an obsession with worldly objects like gold and women, and the senses crave satisfaction, Preya remains sweet and appealing. The text describes those who pursue Preya as 'dull-witted,' caught in the cycle of maintaining their body, family, wealth, and status. As noted in the chapter, even when both paths are presented, making the right choice is difficult for a person without discrimination, who is then conquered by Preya and embraces it.