असुरीं योनिमापन्ना मूढा जन्मनि जन्मनि।मामप्राप्यैव कौन्तेय ततो यान्त्यधमां गतिम्
Souls who fail to reach Krishna are born repeatedly in demoniac wombs and eventually descend to even lower states of existence, experiencing suffering in dreadful realms.
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.
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How is the term 'demoniac wombs' characterized in this teaching on Failing?
The term 'demoniac wombs' refers to births in families or environments dominated by ignorance, selfishness, and negativity. These conditions foster further separation from the divine and create obstacles to spiritual progress.
What does it mean to 'sink down to a still lower plane' as mentioned in the verse?
To 'sink down to a still lower plane' means to experience even greater suffering and degradation after being born in demoniac conditions. It indicates a decline in consciousness and morality, leading to more intense cycles of pain and ignorance.
Why do souls repeatedly take birth in such 'ghor naraks' according to Krishna's teaching?
Souls repeatedly take birth in such dreadful states because of their persistent ignorance and refusal to turn toward the divine. The law of karma ensures that actions rooted in negativity and selfishness result in lower births, perpetuating suffering until the soul seeks higher wisdom and transformation.
Why does Krishna emphasize the fate of 'foolish souls' in this teaching?
Krishna emphasizes the fate of foolish souls to highlight the consequences of ignoring spiritual principles and living in material ignorance. He wants Arjuna, and all listeners, to understand the importance of choosing the path of righteousness and devotion to avoid such painful cycles and to ultimately attain liberation.
Cast into demoniacal wombs, deluded birth after birth, attaining not to Me, O Kaunteya, they sink into the lowest depths.