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Chapter 16
Link:- After describing, the evil fate of the people of demoniac nature, the Lord in the next four verses describes, the evil feelings born of evil conduct, and disastrous consequences, of those evil feelings.
atmasambhavitab stabdha dhanamanamadanvitah
yajante namayajnaiste dambhenavidhipurvakam
Self-conceited, stubborn, filled with the pride and intoxication of wealth, such devils perform sacrifices (yajna) only in name, with ostentation, disregarding, scriptural ordinances. 17
Continent:-
Atmasambhsvitah:- They are puffed up with unbounded pride, of their wealth, honour, praise, name and fame etc. They have a very high opinion, of their caste, social order, intellect, learning, rank and position etc. Regarding themselves as superior to others, they consider themselves worthy of their adoration.
Stabdha:- They are too arrogant, to behave politely even with saints and an incarnation of God and to bow to these. If under unavoidable circumstances, they have to bow to their superiors, they bow to them haughtily.
Dhanamanamadanvitah:- They remain intoxicated with, the wine of wealth and pride. They are proud of their acquaintance, with people who hold high ranks and positions. They rely on riches and on their status. They think, that they have such resources, that they can acquire anything they desire, and they can destroy anyone, as they have an approach, with high officials and ministers.
Yajante namayajnaiste dambhena:-They perform ostentatious sacrifices, in order to, win honour, name and fame. They feed people of the priestly class, with meagre food, and show that they have fed them with rich and delicious dishes.
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