Reflections for the Soul: Pearls of Vedic Wisdom Reflections for the Soul: Pearls of Vedic Wisdom | Page 36

Demoniac Nature
Those who are demoniac do not know
what is to be done and what is not to be done.
Neither cleanliness nor proper behaviour nor
truth is found in them. - BG 16:7 -
Pride, arrogance, conceit, anger, harshness and ignorance—these
qualities belong to those of demoniac nature, O son of Påthä.
- BG 16:4 -
Taking shelter of insatiable lust and absorbed in the conceit of
pride and false prestige, the demoniac, thus illusioned, are always
sworn to unclean work, attracted by the impermanent. - BG 16:10 -
Self-complacent and always impudent, deluded by wealth and false
prestige, they sometimes proudly perform sacrifices in name only,
without following any rules or regulations. - BG 16:17 -
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