Chapter 16 • Verse 11

Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga

The Yoga of the Divine and Demoniac Natures

Sanskrit Verse

Cintam aparimeyam ca pralayantam upashritah, kamopabhoga-paramah etavad iti nishcitah

Translation & Meaning

They believe that to gratify the senses is the prime necessity of human civilization. Thus until the end of life, their anxiety is immeasurable. Bound by a network of thousands of desires and absorbed in lust and anger, they secure money by illegal means for sense gratification.

Key Teachings

  • The demoniac are convinced that sense gratification is the highest goal of life
  • This conviction produces endless anxiety and insatiable craving
  • Wealth obtained by any means — including illegal — is sought only for sense enjoyment

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