Chapter 12 contrasts 'firm faith' with 'dry knowledge' while discussing spiritual ignorance. How does the chapter explain the attitude of God and saints towards those who are ignorant of the supreme spiritual goal?

In Chapter 12, a nuanced perspective on spiritual ignorance is presented. The text acknowledges that some people are ignorant, not knowing the supreme spiritual goal, or 'Paramartha,' as they are engrossed in desires for wife, son, and wealth. While there's a brief mention to 'leave those poor ignorant ones aside,' the chapter immediately clarifies the divine response. It states that God 'affectionately caresses such ignorant and innocent ones' and that a saint, out of compassion, might even devote his life to them. The key teaching offered in Chapter 12 is that this compassionate guidance helps manifest 'firm faith,' which is presented as far more fruitful than the 'stiffness of dry knowledge,' which is deemed fruitless.