Chapter 16: Divine & Demonic Naturesदैवासुरसम्पद्विभागयोग
16:12
“Bound by hundreds of chains of hope, given over to lust and anger, they strive to accumulate wealth by unjust means for the gratification of their desires.”
Sanskrit
आशापाशशतैर्बद्धाः कामक्रोधपरायणाः | ईहन्ते कामभोगार्थमन्यायेनार्थसञ्चयान् ||
Transliteration
āśā-pāśa-śatair baddhāḥ kāma-krodha-parāyaṇāḥ īhante kāma-bhogārtham anyāyenārtha-sañcayān
Commentary
Tied by countless expectations, driven by lust and anger, they pursue wealth through unfair means—all for sensory indulgence. Their bondage deepens with every unjust acquisition.
Chapter 16
Divine & Demonic Natures