sri-bhagavan uvaca-the Supreme Personality of Godhead said; brahman-O Lord Brahma; yam-unto anyone to whom; anugrhnami-I show My mercy; tat-his; visah-material opulence or riches; vidhunomi-take away; aham-I; yat-madah-having false prestige due to this money; purusah-such a person; stabdhah-being dull-minded; lokam-the three worlds; mam ca-unto Me also; avamanyate-derides.