Verse 16.13 : Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga "Divine & Demonic Natures"
Verse 13 of 24
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The Translation
“'This I have gained today, this desire I shall obtain; this wealth is mine, and this also shall be mine in the future.'”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna exposes the internal monologue of the demoniac. This literary device brings Arjuna directly into the mind of a materialistic individual, showing how their thoughts are consumed by calculations of profit, loss, and ownership.
Practical Application
1
When calculating your future financial goals, pause to appreciate and list three things you already possess.
2
Practice letting go of a material object you are attached to by gifting it to someone in need.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How does the constant preoccupation with what you 'have' and what you 'will get' keep your mind in a state of restlessness?
- How can you break free from the mental habit of measuring your value by your material possessions?
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16.13
इदमद्य मया लब्धमिमं प्राप्स्ये मनोरथम्
Shankara comments that demoniac individuals are completely blind to their mortality and the transient nature of wealth. They spend their entire lives in building empires of greed, thinking they will live forever to enjoy their possessions.