Bhagavatapurana 10.13.45

10.13.45

tamyāṃ tamovan naihāraṃ khadyotārcir ivāhani /
mahatītara-māyaiśyaṃ nihanty ātmani yuñjataḥ //

45. In the darkness of a night, that which is caused by a mist is merged; the light emitted by a fire-fly is merged in the light of day, similarly any other deluding power when used against Atman loses its force and (only) takes away the Lord's presence (grace) from him (who uses it).