How does Chapter 47 explain the complex law of Karma and its effects on rebirth?

Chapter 47 delves into the profound and often incomprehensible nature of Karma. It describes the law of Karma as "very deep," something that even the "highly learned are deceived" by, while the faithful but ignorant can be saved. The text asserts a direct link between one's actions and subsequent births, stating that upon death, one "attains a birth corresponding exactly to one's actions." According to Chapter 47, these births are determined by one's consciousness, as summarized in the phrase "Births happen according to one's wisdom (consciousness)". The chapter strongly advises using the "priceless opportunity of human birth" to attain self-knowledge before death, deeming this the mark of a truly wise person.