श्रीभगवानुवाच ।
अभयं सत्त्वसंशुद्धिर्ज्ञानयोगव्यवस्थितिः ।
दानं दमश्च यज्ञश्च स्वाध्यायस्तप आर्जवम् ॥ १६-१॥
अहिंसा सत्यमक्रोधस्त्यागः शान्तिरपैशुनम् ।
दया भूतेष्वलोलुप्त्वं मार्दवं ह्रीरचापलम् ॥ १६-२॥
तेजः क्षमा धृतिः शौचमद्रोहो नातिमानिता ।
भवन्ति सम्पदं दैवीमभिजातस्य भारत ॥ १६-३॥
दम्भो दर्पोऽभिमानश्च क्रोधः पारुष्यमेव च ।
अज्ञानं चाभिजातस्य पार्थ सम्पदमासुरीम् ॥ १६-४॥
दैवी सम्पद्विमोक्षाय निबन्धायासुरी मता ।
मा शुचः सम्पदं दैवीमभिजातोऽसि पाण्डव ॥ १६-५॥
द्वौ भूतसर्गौ लोकेऽस्मिन्दैव आसुर एव च ।
दैवो विस्तरशः प्रोक्त आसुरं पार्थ मे शृणु ॥ १६-६॥
प्रवृत्तिं च निवृत्तिं च जना न विदुरासुराः ।
न शौचं नापि चाचारो न सत्यं तेषु विद्यते ॥ १६-७॥
असत्यमप्रतिष्ठं ते जगदाहुरनीश्वरम् ।
अपरस्परसम्भूतं किमन्यत्कामहैतुकम् ॥ १६-८॥
एतां दृष्टिमवष्टभ्य नष्टात्मानोऽल्पबुद्धयः ।
प्रभवन्त्युग्रकर्माणः क्षयाय जगतोऽहिताः ॥ १६-९॥
काममाश्रित्य दुष्पूरं दम्भमानमदान्विताः ।
मोहाद्गृहीत्वासद्ग्राहान्प्रवर्तन्तेऽशुचिव्रताः ॥ १६-१०॥
चिन्तामपरिमेयां च प्रलयान्तामुपाश्रिताः ।
कामोपभोगपरमा एतावदिति निश्चिताः ॥ १६-११॥
आशापाशशतैर्बद्धाः कामक्रोधपरायणाः ।
ईहन्ते कामभोगार्थमन्यायेनार्थसञ्चयान् ॥ १६-१२॥
इदमद्य मया लब्धमिमं प्राप्स्ये मनोरथम् ।
इदमस्तीदमपि मे भविष्यति पुनर्धनम् ॥ १६-१३॥
असौ मया हतः शत्रुर्हनिष्ये चापरानपि ।
ईश्वरोऽहमहं भोगी सिद्धोऽहं बलवान्सुखी ॥ १६-१४॥
आढ्योऽभिजनवानस्मि कोऽन्योऽस्ति सदृशो मया ।
यक्ष्ये दास्यामि मोदिष्य इत्यज्ञानविमोहिताः ॥ १६-१५॥
अनेकचित्तविभ्रान्ता मोहजालसमावृताः ।
प्रसक्ताः कामभोगेषु पतन्ति नरकेऽशुचौ ॥ १६-१६॥
आत्मसम्भाविताः स्तब्धा धनमानमदान्विताः ।
यजन्ते नामयज्ञैस्ते दम्भेनाविधिपूर्वकम् ॥ १६-१७॥
अहङ्कारं बलं दर्पं कामं क्रोधं च संश्रिताः ।
मामात्मपरदेहेषु प्रद्विषन्तोऽभ्यसूयकाः ॥ १६-१८॥
तानहं द्विषतः क्रूरान्संसारेषु नराधमान् ।
क्षिपाम्यजस्रमशुभानासुरीष्वेव योनिषु ॥ १६-१९॥
आसुरीं योनिमापन्ना मूढा जन्मनि जन्मनि ।
मामप्राप्यैव कौन्तेय ततो यान्त्यधमां गतिम् ॥ १६-२०॥
त्रिविधं नरकस्येदं द्वारं नाशनमात्मनः ।
कामः क्रोधस्तथा लोभस्तस्मादेतत्त्रयं त्यजेत् ॥ १६-२१॥
एतैर्विमुक्तः कौन्तेय तमोद्वारैस्त्रिभिर्नरः ।
आचरत्यात्मनः श्रेयस्ततो याति परां गतिम् ॥ १६-२२॥
यः शास्त्रविधिमुत्सृज्य वर्तते कामकारतः ।
न स सिद्धिमवाप्नोति न सुखं न परां गतिम् ॥ १६-२३॥
तस्माच्छास्त्रं प्रमाणं ते कार्याकार्यव्यवस्थितौ ।
ज्ञात्वा शास्त्रविधानोक्तं कर्म कर्तुमिहार्हसि ॥ १६-२४॥
ॐ तत्सदिति श्रीमद्भगवद्गीतासूपनिषत्सु
ब्रह्मविद्यायां योगशास्त्रे श्रीकृष्णार्जुनसंवादे
दैवासुरसम्पद्विभागयोगो नाम षोडशोऽध्यायः ॥ १६॥
Chapter 16 of the Bhagavad Gita, known as 'Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga' or 'The Yoga of the Division between the Divine and the Demoniacal,' delves into the contrasting qualities inherent in human nature, guiding individuals towards spiritual growth.
This chapter emphasizes the importance of cultivating divine qualities such as fearlessness, purity, and compassion, while avoiding demoniacal traits like hypocrisy, arrogance, and cruelty, to attain liberation.
In contemporary times, this chapter offers valuable insights into self-awareness and the nature of existence, encouraging individuals to transcend worldly attachments and realize their true spiritual essence.
By understanding the nature of the material world and cultivating qualities like detachment, self-discipline, and devotion, individuals can attain liberation and realize their oneness with the Supreme.
Integrating the teachings of this chapter into daily life helps in overcoming material bondage and realizing the Supreme, leading to spiritual growth and inner peace.
The divine qualities, as enumerated in Chapter 16, include fearlessness, purity of mind, steadfastness in spiritual knowledge, charity, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of the sacred books, austerity, and straightforwardness.
Fearlessness is the absence of fear, especially in the face of challenges, and is rooted in unwavering faith in the Supreme.
Purity of heart involves maintaining a sincere and untainted mind, free from malice and deceit.
Being steadfast in knowledge means having a firm commitment to spiritual wisdom and practices.
Charity involves selfless giving, while self-control pertains to mastery over one's desires and impulses.
Sacrifice refers to performing duties without attachment to results, and study involves continuous learning and reflection on sacred texts.
The demonic qualities include hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit, anger, harshness, and ignorance, leading individuals away from spiritual progress.
Hypocrisy involves pretending to have virtues one does not possess, while arrogance is an inflated sense of one's own importance.
Anger leads to uncontrolled emotions and actions, while cruelty involves causing harm to others without remorse.
Ignorance binds individuals to the cycle of birth and death, preventing them from realizing their true nature.
Individuals exhibiting demonic traits face spiritual degradation and are cast into various demoniac species of life.
The divine qualities lead to liberation, while the demonic qualities result in bondage and suffering.
Cultivating divine qualities accelerates spiritual growth, whereas demonic traits hinder one's progress.
Individuals possess free will to choose between divine and demonic paths, shaping their destiny.
Past actions influence one's tendencies; however, through conscious effort, one can cultivate divine qualities.
Understanding the contrast between divine and demonic qualities helps individuals make informed choices in their spiritual journey.
Arjuna seeks clarity from Lord Krishna on the nature of the material world and the soul's journey.
Krishna assures Arjuna that he is born of the divine temperament, possessing saintly virtues.
Being born with divine qualities provides a strong foundation for spiritual growth and liberation.
Embracing and nurturing divine traits leads to inner peace, wisdom, and ultimate freedom.
Integrating divine qualities into daily life helps in overcoming material bondage and realizing the Supreme.
Chapter 16 of the Bhagavad Gita, known as 'Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga' or 'The Yoga of the Division between the Divine and the Demoniacal,' delves into the contrasting qualities inherent in human nature, guiding individuals towards spiritual growth.
This chapter emphasizes the importance of cultivating divine qualities such as fearlessness, purity, and compassion, while avoiding demoniacal traits like hypocrisy, arrogance, and cruelty, to attain liberation.
In contemporary times, this chapter offers valuable insights into self-awareness and the nature of existence, encouraging individuals to transcend worldly attachments and realize their true spiritual essence.
By understanding the nature of the material world and cultivating qualities like detachment, self-discipline, and devotion, individuals can attain liberation and realize their oneness with the Supreme.
Integrating the teachings of this chapter into daily life helps in overcoming material bondage and realizing the Supreme, leading to spiritual growth and inner peace.
The divine qualities, as enumerated in Chapter 16, include fearlessness, purity of mind, steadfastness in spiritual knowledge, charity, control of the senses, sacrifice, study of the sacred books, austerity, and straightforwardness.
Fearlessness is the absence of fear, especially in the face of challenges, and is rooted in unwavering faith in the Supreme.
Purity of heart involves maintaining a sincere and untainted mind, free from malice and deceit.
Being steadfast in knowledge means having a firm commitment to spiritual wisdom and practices.
Charity involves selfless giving, while self-control pertains to mastery over one's desires and impulses.
Sacrifice refers to performing duties without attachment to results, and study involves continuous learning and reflection on sacred texts.
The demonic qualities include hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit, anger, harshness, and ignorance, leading individuals away from spiritual progress.
Hypocrisy involves pretending to have virtues one does not possess, while arrogance is an inflated sense of one's own importance.
Anger leads to uncontrolled emotions and actions, while cruelty involves causing harm to others without remorse.
Ignorance binds individuals to the cycle of birth and death, preventing them from realizing their true nature.
Individuals exhibiting demonic traits face spiritual degradation and are cast into various demoniac species of life.
The divine qualities lead to liberation, while the demonic qualities result in bondage and suffering.
Cultivating divine qualities accelerates spiritual growth, whereas demonic traits hinder one's progress.
Individuals possess free will to choose between divine and demonic paths, shaping their destiny.
Past actions influence one's tendencies; however, through conscious effort, one can cultivate divine qualities.
Understanding the contrast between divine and demonic qualities helps individuals make informed choices in their spiritual journey.
Arjuna seeks clarity from Lord Krishna on the nature of the material world and the soul's journey.
Krishna assures Arjuna that he is born of the divine temperament, possessing saintly virtues.
Being born with divine qualities provides a strong foundation for spiritual growth and liberation.
Embracing and nurturing divine traits leads to inner peace, wisdom, and ultimate freedom.
Integrating divine qualities into daily life helps in overcoming material bondage and realizing the Supreme.