What does Chapter 17 identify as the main obstacles to attaining knowledge and choosing the path of Shreya?

Chapter 17 of the Sai Satcharitra identifies several significant obstacles to spiritual progress. The text explicitly names lust and anger as tendencies that disrupt listening, contemplation, and the attainment of knowledge. It also points to the beginningless ignorance, or Maya, which creates false perceptions like a mirage or silver in a shell. Furthermore, the chapter warns against the obsession with gold, women, and the craving for worldly objects, stating that desires for seen and unseen enjoyments are obstacles that must be dug out by the roots to progress on the path of Shreya.