Bhagavad Gita Chapter 16: Natures – The Divine and Demonic

“People are of 2 kinds-- those with saintly virtues are of divine nature, while the otherwise are of demonic nature. The divine qualities like – purity of mind, sense control, fearlessness, non-violence, compassion, forgiveness, modesty, fortitude, humility, etc. – lead to liberation. On the other hand, demonic qualities like arrogance, anger, ignorance, etc., will trap people in worldly bondage. Oh, Parth, take courage, for you are only of saintly virtues!     But beware of the demons in human form, who have no purity, virtue, or truthfulness, and see sexual gratification as the only purpose of life. Driven by lust, anger, pride, hypocrisy, illusion, wealth accumulation, and gratification of sensual pleasures, these people of small intellects and cruel actions remain the enemies of the world.    Deluded by ignorance, they regard themselves most perfect, powerful, incomparable, and even as God. Vile, vicious, cruel, and blinded by self-conceit, they even abuse Me, who resides in them. And thus, they fall into incorrigible hell. In the cycle of birth and rebirth, I condemn these unholy souls to the wombs of the similarly natured, and thus, they are left to lead abominable existence. So, beware of the 3 gates that lead to the hell of self-destruction of the soul, lust, anger, and greed, and stay away from these, always.    Those who are free of these terrible failings ensure the wellbeing of their souls and reach the supreme goal. Therefore, may the scriptures be your guide on what to do and what not to do in life, and accordingly, perform your duties unfailingly.” If you would like to find out more about your chart or have a question about astrology you would love the answer to, please do connect with us at www.astroved.com Follow AstroVed on IG, Twitter, and FB @AstroVed