travelling reveals more and more about the nature of people to arunagiri. he notices flaws- people who seek wisdom, money, devotion through the wrong channels - people who are 'book smart' and think they are superior because they win pretty debates - people who amass wealth, but don't find it in them to share with everyone / do charity - people who want material success but in their minds do not recognize muruga as a treasure they already have - these people are bound to wander between mortality and the place of 'death'.