Verse 16.12 : Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga "Divine & Demonic Natures"
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The Translation
“Bound by hundreds of cords of hope and expectation, devoted to lust and anger, they strive to accumulate wealth by unjust means for the gratification of their desires.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna continues tracing the downward spiral of the demoniac character. When expectations are high and desires are insatiable, individuals naturally resort to corruption and injustice, eroding the ethical fabric of society.
Practical Application
1
Consciously choose to earn and spend your money through honest, ethical means, even if it is slower.
2
Identify one expectation you have of a loved one and release them from the pressure to fulfill it.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- What does the phrase 'shackles of expectation' (āśā-pāśa) mean in your own life? How do plans for the future bind your current peace?
- Why is wealth accumulated through 'unjust means' (anyāyena) psychologically toxic in the long run?
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16.12
आशापाशशतैर्बद्धाः कामक्रोधपरायणाः
Shankara comments that hopes are like ropes (pāśa) that tie a person down. When a person is bound by hundreds of such hopes, they become completely dependent on external situations. They lose all integrity and steal or cheat (anyāyena) to satisfy their greed.