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    The chapter describes the divine and demoniac qualities. Krsna explains the demoniac qualities include lust, anger and greed which lead one down the tree of material existence to the lower realms including hell. The divine qualities include fearlessness, purification, humility and spiritual knowledge which lead to liberation. Those with demoniac tendencies are envious, arrogant, proud and behave hypocritically. Developing demoniac qualities results in birth in lower species or hellish conditions, while following the divine path and scriptures leads to perfection and the supreme destination.

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    The chapter describes the divine and demoniac qualities. Krsna explains the demoniac qualities include lust, anger and greed which lead one down the tree of material existence to the lower realms including hell. The divine qualities include fearlessness, purification, humility and spiritual knowledge which lead to liberation. Those with demoniac tendencies are envious, arrogant, proud and behave hypocritically. Developing demoniac qualities results in birth in lower species or hellish conditions, while following the divine path and scriptures leads to perfection and the supreme destination.

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    The chapter describes the divine and demoniac qualities. Krsna explains the demoniac qualities include lust, anger and greed which lead one down the tree of material existence to the lower realms including hell. The divine qualities include fearlessness, purification, humility and spiritual knowledge which lead to liberation. Those with demoniac tendencies are envious, arrogant, proud and behave hypocritically. Developing demoniac qualities results in birth in lower species or hellish conditions, while following the divine path and scriptures leads to perfection and the supreme destination.

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    The chapter describes the divine and demoniac qualities. Krsna explains the demoniac qualities include lust, anger and greed which lead one down the tree of material existence to the lower realms including hell. The divine qualities include fearlessness, purification, humility and spiritual knowledge which lead to liberation. Those with demoniac tendencies are envious, arrogant, proud and behave hypocritically. Developing demoniac qualities results in birth in lower species or hellish conditions, while following the divine path and scriptures leads to perfection and the supreme destination.

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    BCAIS Education

    Based on the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C.


    Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda

    Bhagavad-gītā
    As It Is
    Chapter 16
    The Divine and Demoniac Natures
    The Divine and Demoniac Natures

    Bhagavad-gītā Module 3: Overview of Chapters 13-18

    Chapter 16: The Divine and Demoniac Natures


    Executive Summary:

    Chapter Fifteen described the banyan tree of the material world. The modes of material nature nourish both
    the upper, auspicious, divine branches of the tree and the lower, demoniac branches. In the Sixteenth Chapter,
    Krsna explains the divine qualities that elevate one within the tree and lead to ultimate liberation.

    BCAIS Education 2020


    The Divine and Demoniac Natures

    TRANSCENDENTAL AND DEMONIAC QUALITIES (1–6)


    Krsna explains in detail the demoniac qualities and the mentality which drives one down to the lower regions
    of the tree and ultimately to hell. He also explains the advantages and disadvantages of these qualities.

    THE DEMONIAC NATURE (7–18)


    After briefly describing the demoniac qualities, Krsna further describes the activities, mentality and qualities of
    one who has demoniac tendencies.

    RESULTS OF DEMONIAC ACTIVITIES AND THE CHOICE OF ELEVATION OR DEGRADATION (19–24)


    The result of performing demoniac activities is to be cast by Krsna into lower species and other types of hellish
    life. Because lust, anger and greed are the beginning of demoniac life, all sane men should give them up and
    understand their duty by faithfully following the scriptures. The ultimate difference between divine and
    demoniac is that the divine follow scripture whereas demons do not.

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    The Divine and Demoniac Natures
    Bhagavad-gita (Module 3) Self-study Questions Chapter 16: The Divine and Demoniac Natures

    21. Give two qualities each, relevant for sannyasis and grhasthas, as discussed in the purport 16.1-3.
    Sannyasis: Fearlessness; purification of one’s existence; cultivation of spiritual knowledge; humility
    Grhasthas: Charity; self-control; performance of sacrifice; study of the Vedas; austerity; simplicity; nonviolence;
    truthfulness; freedom from anger; renunciation

    22. What two qualities are particularly meant for bramacaris? (1-3)
    Vedic study and Celibacy

    23. What quality is particularly meant for varnaprasthas? (1-3)


    Tapasya

    24. Who was the best example, according to the purport of text 16.16, of a demoniac man? (16)
    The best example of such a demoniac man was Rāvaṇa

    25. List the three gates leading to hell. (21)


    Lust, anger and greed

    26. What is the result for those who develop a demoniac nature? (23)
    He attains neither perfection, nor happiness, nor the supreme destination.

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