What is the Satcharitra's perspective on those who are 'ignorant' and engrossed in worldly desires, and how does this contrast with those who are prideful scholars?

The Satcharitra offers a compassionate view of those considered ignorant and entangled in worldly desires. Chapter 12 explains that God affectionately caresses such "ignorant and innocent ones," and a saint might even devote his life to them, helping them manifest firm faith. This is contrasted sharply with prideful scholars who are "intoxicated with the pride of knowledge." The text warns that these scholars, who may even be well-versed in the Vedas, risk a poor outcome if their pride leads them to obstruct the path of devotion. It posits that an ignorant person with faith will cross the ocean of worldly existence, while the riddle of the prideful scholar is never solved.