When people turn away from spiritual goals, what consequences do they face, and how do saints intervene according to Chapter 4?

Chapter 4 teaches that when people turn away from the ultimate goal (Paramartha), they face dire consequences. They begin to see people, wealth, status, and family as the only sources of happiness, losing their chance for ultimate well-being. The text states that people lose their long life, health, and prosperity, becoming obsessed only with lust and hunger. It is at this point, when humanity misses its chance for self-upliftment due to the decay of religion, that saints incarnate. They come to awaken religion and guide people back to the path of spiritual well-being.