They speak flowery words, those of lacking discernment, oh Pārtha, taking pleasure in Vedic ritual words, declaring that there is no other goal than this

The critique of ritualism: puṣpitā vāc (flowery speech) describes the mantra and ritual texts — impressive sounds but without real spiritual substance. The avipaścitaḥ (without discernment, unenlightened) are veda-vāda-ratāḥ (taking pleasure in mere words/discussion of Veda).

Their dogma: na anyat asti (there is no other) — the svarga (heaven) obtained through rituals is the final goal. They do not recognize mokṣa (liberation) as the superior aim.

The Gītā accepts Veda but transcends ritualism.