Gita Madhurya -Ramsukhdas 136

Gita Madhurya -Swami Ramsukhdas

Chapter XVI

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O Lord, who does not deserve Your devotion?

One who possesses demoniac traits.[1]

What are the marks of the person who possesses demoniac traits?

They are the following--

1. Hypocrisy

2. Arrogance

3. Pride

4. Anger

5. Harshness in thought, word and deed

6. Ignorance (Non discrimination)

O Son of Kunti, one who possesses these traits does not deserve My devotion.(4)

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References and Context

  1. The term 'Asu' stands for life-breath. One who wants to delight in breath (life) and wants to maintain it, is called 'Asurt'. Demons are those who by identifying themselves with bodies have a desire to live forever and enjoy pleasures. The traits which belong to demons are called demoniac traits.