What does Chapter 17 say about the limits of being 'learned' and the conditions for finding true peace?

Chapter 17 makes a clear distinction between being 'learned' and being truly wise. While the path of Shreya is pure Knowledge (Vidya), the text questions the benefit of being learned if a person does not know right from wrong and is constantly wallowing in sinful deeds prohibited by the Vedas and Smritis. It suggests that knowledge alone is insufficient for attaining peace. The chapter states that a person who is always restless, whose heart is unsatisfied, and whose mind is distracted by the greed of the senses will not find peace, regardless of their level of knowledge. True wisdom involves turning away from the temptations of Preya, which the ignorant embrace.