तानहं द्विषतः क्रूरान्संसारेषु नराधमान्।क्षिपाम्यजस्रमशुभानासुरीष्वेव योनिषु
Krishna describes casting those who are haters, sinful, cruel, and the vilest among men into demoniacal wombs. These are individuals who harbor malice and engage in actions that are harmful to others.
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 19, who is the speaker referring to when mentioning 'the vilest among men'?
The speaker, Krishna, is referring to people who are dominated by hatred, cruelty, and sinful tendencies. These are individuals who consistently act against dharma, showing disregard for virtue and compassion.
What does being cast into 'asuric wombs' signify in Krishna’s teaching?
Being cast into 'asuric wombs' means taking birth in circumstances or forms where demonic qualities prevail. It indicates a cycle of rebirth in lower states of existence, where negativity and ignorance continue to dominate the soul’s journey, making spiritual progress difficult.
Why does Krishna mention repeatedly casting cruel and hateful people into demoniacal wombs?
Krishna emphasizes repeated casting to illustrate the consequences of persistent negative actions and attitudes. If a person continues to act with hatred and cruelty, they reinforce these qualities and are reborn into conditions that perpetuate such behavior, trapping themselves in cycles of suffering and ignorance.
How can one avoid being born into 'asuric wombs' as described by Krishna?
To avoid such a fate, one should cultivate virtues like love, compassion, and righteousness. By consciously choosing actions rooted in goodness and selflessness, and by overcoming hatred and cruelty, a person aligns with divine qualities, paving the way for spiritual advancement and liberation from negative cycles.
These haters, evil, pitiless, vilest among men in the world, I ever throw down into demoniacal wombs.