Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the characteristics
of humans who possess divine wealth and those who possess demonic wealth. These
characteristics serve as a means for self-evaluation and self-improvement. According
to Lord Krishna, those who possess divine wealth exhibit qualities such as
compassion, forgiveness, truthfulness, purity, self-control, and non-violence.
They are devoted to God and are always engaged in doing good for others without
expecting anything in return. They are humble, wise, and have steady minds.
They do not let their ego control their actions and are not swayed by desires
or attachments. On the other hand, those who possess demonic wealth exhibit qualities
such as arrogance, pride, anger, envy, lust, and greed. They are deluded,
dishonest, and always engage in activities that harm others. They are driven by
their ego and desires and are never satisfied with what they have. They have no
regard for the laws of God or the welfare of others and are always looking to
fulfil their selfish interests. By understanding these characteristics, one can
evaluate oneself and work towards developing divine qualities while shedding
the demonic ones. Lord Krishna emphasizes that anyone can change their nature and
become divine by engaging in self-discipline, meditation, and devotion to God.
Lord Krishna is describing the characteristics of individuals who possess divine wealth. Such individuals lack fear and are free from the fear of death, as their Jiva self has been liberated. Their intellect becomes pure and they are not plagued by uncertainty. Moreover, individuals with divine wealth experience self-pleasure through subtle intellect. They have a strong position in Jnana Yoga is centred on the self. They donate everything without hesitation and engage in service to others. Their senses are subdued and they remain in the self. These individuals act for the sake of the divine and meditate on the scriptures constantly. They also contemplate and try to understand the source of their chanting. They have a simple mind, like that of a child who considers clay and gold, good and bad as equal.1.
Do not hurt anyone with a mind and speech, truth; whose doubts and ignorance have been destroyed and real knowledge has been attained. Sacrifice; sacrificed ego, the body is discarded, with pure knowledge (where there is peace there is a joy), do not condemn anyone, not looking to blame anyone, all creatures that the idea he or she's good or bad, doing all good without selfishness, no attachment to any matter which is coincidental for him, who has tenderness in his heart for the benefit of the world, who is ashamed when he discusses his virtues, which lacks vain efforts, who has subdued the mind and has made the senses disabled.
The emotion that arises from the speed of the mind towards the human soul is Tej, forgiveness; to give offence to ones who commit crimes against them, without fear of arrogance, Dhriti; To be patient even in the face of bodily, divine, physical suffering, to be calm, who is pure from outside, who does not have an enemy attitude from any creature and is interested in the interest of all beings, in his pride of worship, those who hesitate; These 26 qualities are in a man born with divine wealth.2,3.
A person who has attained real knowledge and destroyed doubts and ignorance, such a person does not hurt anyone with their mind or speech and always speaks the truth. They are sacrificial and have discarded their ego and body for pure knowledge, which brings peace and joy. They do not condemn or blame others and see all creatures as good. They do good without selfishness and have no attachment to any material possessions. They have tenderness in their heart for the benefit of the world and are ashamed to discuss their virtues. They lack vain efforts and have subdued their mind and senses. They possess the emotions of Tej, which arise from the speed of the mind towards the human soul, forgiveness, which allows them to forgive those who have wronged them without any arrogance, and Dhriti, which enables them to remain patient in the face of physical and divine suffering. They are pure from the outside and do not have an enemy attitude towards any creature. They are interested in the welfare of all beings and hesitate in their pride of worship. These 26 qualities are the hallmark of a person born with divine wealth.2,3.
In this passage, Lord Krishna is telling Arjuna about the characteristics of a person born with demonic wealth. Such a person exhibits traits like Dambh, which means hypocrisy, where they show a false form by hiding reality and preaching about godly devotion in a proud manner in the market. Another trait is Darp, which means arrogance, where the person demoralizes others and behaves like a half-filled pot that spills. They are unable to digest sovereignty and often act out of pride, considering themselves to be superior in knowledge. They also exhibit anger and burn others with harsh speech, frequently insulting them. Moreover, such individuals are often foolish and cannot distinguish between what is good and what is not. These are the symptoms of a person born with demonic wealth.4.
In this passage, Lord Krishna is explaining to Arjuna the significance of divine wealth. Divine wealth helps in the liberation of the bondage of karma, ignorance bondage, and bondage from Maya. It provides the ultimate and real knowledge, which leads to freedom from these bondages. On the other hand, demoniac wealth acts as an iron chain that holds the Jiva in its bed and restricts it from attaining liberation. Therefore, divine wealth is considered to be the path towards ultimate liberation, while demonic wealth is an obstacle in this journey. Lord Krishna reassures Arjuna not to panic because he is born with divine wealth, which will guide him towards enlightenment and liberation.5.
Lord Krishna tells Arjuna that there are two eternal paths in this world: demonic nature and divine nature. He informs Arjuna that he has already explained in detail the qualities of divine nature, and now he will explain the characteristics of demonic nature. Lord Krishna is about to enlighten Arjuna about the negative traits that exist in individuals who possess demonic wealth, which can lead them towards darkness and away from the path of liberation.6.
Lord Krishna is explaining to Arjuna the characteristics of those who possess demonic natures. Such individuals lack the understanding of which work should be done, which should be kept away from, and which work will harm them or benefit them. They are foolish and have a lot of influence of Tama and Raja, which are the qualities of ignorance and passion. Moreover, individuals with demonic natures have an impure conscience and physical bodies. They do not exhibit any good conduct and tend to insult others and cause trouble in the wrong way. They do not value the truth and do not work towards destroying ignorance. They lack the craving for knowledge and are unable to seek it. These are the traits of those who possess demonic nature, which can lead them away from the path of liberation and towards darkness.7.
Lord Krishna continues to explain to Arjuna that individuals with demonic natures consider the world to be shelterless, untrue, and without God. They believe that the world has originated solely from the combination of a man and a woman, and desire is the only reason for existence. They consider themselves to be the most important and believe that indulgence in enjoyment is the purpose of life. Furthermore, individuals with demonic natures view scriptures as false and consider divine wealth to be foolishness. They prioritize their physical body over everything else and believe that sin-virtue, heaven-hell, realization, and God are mere imaginations. Such beliefs and attitudes can lead individuals towards darkness and ignorance, preventing them from attaining liberation and true knowledge.8.
Lord Krishna continues to explain to Arjuna that individuals with demonic natures, whose knowledge has been destroyed and whose intelligence is low, engage in harsh and condemnable deeds (sins). These actions cause harm not only to living beings but also to non-living things. Such individuals are born to bring harm to the world and create tragedy for all. Their actions are the result of their false knowledge and misguided beliefs. They are unaware of the true nature of the world and their place in it, and therefore, they engage in destructive behaviour that leads to suffering for themselves and others. In contrast, those with divine nature have true knowledge and engage in actions that lead to the well-being and upliftment of all beings. They understand their interconnectedness with the world and act accordingly with compassion, love, and wisdom. 9.
Lord Krishna continues to explain to Arjuna that individuals with arrogance, honour, ego and unfulfilled desires tend to travel with these desires everywhere in the world. They may have false beliefs or illusions that cloud their judgment and lead to corrupt behaviour. Such individuals are prone to suppressing and harming other beings in the world. Their behaviour is a result of their attachment to their desires and their ego, which blinds them to the true nature of the world and their place in it. They may engage in harmful actions out of a misguided sense of pride or a desire for power or control. However, it is important to note that not all desires or
attachments are inherently negative. It is only when they are driven by ego and a lack of understanding of the interconnected nature of the world that they become harmful.10
Their sole focus is on experiencing joy and happiness. They are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve this, even if it means neglecting their health and well-being until their last breath. These individuals prioritize material possessions and creature comforts above all else, which can lead to their ultimate demise. They believe that true happiness can only be found through constant indulgence and pleasure-seeking. 11.
Humans can sometimes exhibit devilish instincts, caught in a tangled web of aspirations that fuel their desires and anger. They are constantly seeking novelty and new experiences, but not every wish can be fulfilled, leading to frustration and anger when their expectations are not met. These individuals prioritize their pleasure and enjoyment above all else and may resort to unjust or unethical means, such as accumulating wealth, to satisfy their desires.12.
Individuals in their society often talk about their achievements and plans in terms of fulfilling their desires. For instance, they may say things like, "I have already accomplished this, and now I will attain that desire," or "I have established one factory, and I plan to set up two more soon." They may set financial targets for themselves, saying that they need to earn a certain amount this year or aim to double their earnings. These individuals tend to focus on accumulating wealth and material possessions, with their plans and aspirations revolving around monetary gain.13.
This person speaks of violence and destruction, boasting about their past conquests and making plans for future ones. They may see themselves as all-powerful and untouchable, believing themselves to be the owner, God, and ruler of all. They consider themselves to be strong, perfect and entitled to enjoy all that life has to offer, with everyone else subservient to them. They may see themselves as the ultimate authority figure, the king of the earth, and believe that everything around them, including their wealth and status, is a reflection of their greatness.14.
This individual boasts about their great wealth, claiming to be even richer than Kuber, the wealthiest god. They believe themselves to be part of a superior family and view themselves as unique and incomparable. They have a constant desire to give and donate, yet their heart burns with unfulfilled wishes. Their judgment is clouded by ignorance and they are trapped by attachments to material possessions such as land, money, family, and reputation. These individuals exhibit extreme selfish and demonic instincts, constantly seeking personal pleasure and enjoyment. Such behaviour leads to a downward spiral of the soul, ultimately resulting in hellish suffering for those who fail to rise above their base desires. The path of spiritual evolution is upward towards heaven while succumbing to base desires can lead to a descent into a hellish existence.15,16.
These arrogant individuals constantly see themselves as superior to others and use their wealth and material possessions as a means of showing off their status. They prioritize superficial and fake items over genuine value and substance. Instead of following the guidance of sacred texts and scriptures, they indulge in shallow displays of devotion, often to gain praise and admiration from others. These individuals worship hypocrisy and prioritize external appearances over inner virtue and spirituality.17.
Individuals with demonish instincts rely on their egos, force, pride, desire, anger, and other negative traits. They tend to criticize and belittle others, leading to enmity with the divine not only within themselves but also within those around them. Their arrogance and lack of wisdom cause them to engage in behaviours that bring discord and conflict into their relationships, rather than promoting unity and cooperation.18.
I condemn those who repeatedly label fellow human beings as undeserving and inferior, branding them as outcasts with derogatory terms like "fractured body", "incurable congenital disease", and "foolish humans". Such cruel and judgmental behaviour only serves to create a world where those who are already struggling are pushed even further down.19.
The individuals in question lack the awareness to recognize the divinity of my soul, and as a result, they are not inclined towards pursuing knowledge. This lack of inclination towards knowledge means that they are born into ignorant species. Furthermore, as per the natural order, those who commit grossly cruel deeds are relegated to even lower species, regardless of their level of intelligence.20.
Desire, anger, and greed are things that can lead us to suffer and make bad choices. They are like gates that open to a place of unhappiness and confusion. When we have a strong desire for something, we might become angry if we can't have it, and if we are too greedy, we might act foolishly and harm ourselves or others. These three things can hide or block our true nature, which is pure and good. When we are focused on desire, anger, or greed, we might forget who we are and make decisions that hurt us. That's why it's important to let go of these things and not be attached to them. To do this, we need to be aware of our thoughts and feelings and try to let go of any harmful ones. We should focus on things that bring us peace and happiness, like love, kindness, and compassion. By doing this, we can free ourselves from the gates of hell and live a more joyful and fulfilling life. .21.
Hey Arjun! Desire, anger, and greed can lead us down a path of suffering and negativity. They act as a gateway to a place of misery and distress. Therefore, it's important to let go of them if we want to live a peaceful and fulfilling life. By practising spirituality and divine teachings, we can liberate ourselves from these negative traits. The lamp of knowledge, which represents spiritual understanding and wisdom, cannot burn when we are under the influence of these three acts. Only after we destroy these negative traits can we attain peace, tranquillity, and enlightenment. Through spiritual practice and self-discovery, we can achieve a state of comfort and contentment and ultimately connect with our true selves. 22.
A person who ignores the teachings of scriptures and indulges in impulsive behaviour to satisfy their desires and greed will always be overpowered by their senses. They will never attain true holiness or spirituality, so how can they expect to find genuine happiness, joy, knowledge, and peace in life? 23.
Hence, it is crucial to consider the scriptures as a guide to distinguish between righteous and wrongful actions. One should avoid engaging in activities that are prohibited by the scriptures, and instead, focus on performing actions that align with the teachings of the scriptures. The scriptures contain rules and guidelines that help people lead virtuous and meaningful life. By following these rules, we can avoid making mistakes and stay on the path of righteousness. Therefore, it is essential to understand the scriptures and their teachings. Arjun, it's important to follow the guidance of the scriptures and perform actions according to their instructions. This will help us lead a righteous and fulfilling life.24.
om tat sat
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