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16

CHAPTER 

VERSE

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तानहं द्विषत: क्रूरान्संसारेषु नराधमान् |
क्षिपाम्यजस्रमशुभानासुरीष्वेव योनिषु || 16.19 ||

Tānahaṁ dviṣataḥ krūrān sansāreṣhu narādhamān |
Kṣipāmyajasram aśhubhān āsurīṣhv eva yoniṣhu ||

Those cruel haters, I hurl incessantly into the ocean of worldly existence, into the wombs of demons, birth after birth, Arjuna.

Lesson:

What is the fate of those individuals who are consumed by cruelty, hatred, and wickedness? Krishna asserts that such individuals, known as narādhamān or the lowest among mankind, are cast into the cycle of samsara, the ocean of worldly existence, repeatedly. He uses the term "dviṣataḥ" to refer to those who harbour intense hatred and animosity towards others. These individuals exhibit cruelty and malice in their actions, causing suffering and discord in society. Krishna emphasizes the destructive nature of hatred and its consequences on both the individual and the world at large.

Krishna further explains that he continuously casts such individuals into the cycle of samsara, the realm of birth and death. This implies that the consequences of one's actions, particularly those motivated by hatred and cruelty, extend beyond a single lifetime. The soul of such individuals is perpetually trapped in the cycle of rebirth, experiencing the karmic consequences of their actions.

Moreover, Krishna mentions that these individuals are born into the wombs of demons (āsurīṣhv yoniṣhu). This metaphorical language suggests that their future births are characterized by a disposition towards evil and demonic tendencies. It symbolizes the perpetuation of negativity and malevolence in successive lifetimes due to their unwholesome actions and mindset.

Krishna's teachings in this verse highlight the law of karma and its implications on moral conduct and spiritual evolution. Actions motivated by hatred and cruelty lead to negative karmic repercussions, perpetuating the cycle of suffering and bondage in samsara. By contrast, cultivating virtues such as compassion, kindness, and love leads to positive karmic outcomes and spiritual growth.

This verse serves as a cautionary reminder of the consequences of negative traits and actions. It encourages individuals to cultivate virtuous qualities and strive for spiritual upliftment, thereby transcending the cycle of samsara and attaining liberation (moksha). By aligning with dharma and living in harmony with the divine order, one can break free from the cycle of birth and death and attain eternal bliss and enlightenment.

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