प्रवृत्तिं च निवृत्तिं च जना न विदुरासुराः।न शौचं नापि चाचारो न सत्यं तेषु विद्यते
Demoniac men lack understanding of right activity and right abstinence from activity. They also lack purity, good conduct, and truthfulness.
Status, accumulation, and certainty can hide the effects of our behavior. Ask who bears the cost of a goal, and invite feedback from someone who is able to disagree safely.
Go deeper into this verse
In Chapter 16, Verse 7, how are demoniac men described in terms of conduct and truthfulness?
Demoniac men are described as lacking both purity and good conduct. They are also devoid of truthfulness, failing to adhere to moral and ethical standards.
Why might a lack of understanding in 'pravṛtti' and 'nivṛtti' lead to impure actions?
Without understanding 'pravṛtti' (right activity) and 'nivṛtti' (right abstinence), individuals may engage in actions driven by ignorance or ego, leading to impurity. This lack of discernment clouds their judgment, resulting in unethical behavior.
In Chapter 16, Verse 7, what attributes are absent in demoniac men?
Demoniac men are characterized by the absence of purity, good conduct, and truthfulness. These deficiencies stem from their ignorance of appropriate actions and renunciations.
What does the absence of 'śauca' and 'ācāra' signify in those with a demoniac disposition?
The absence of 'śauca' (purity) and 'ācāra' (good conduct) in those with a demoniac disposition signifies a lack of moral and ethical guidance. This absence reflects a life not aligned with righteousness, leading to chaotic and harmful behaviors.
Demoniacal men know neither right energy nor right abstinence; nor purity, nor even propriety, nor truth is in them.