Those with demoniac nature do not know what is right or wrong. There is no purity, truthfulness, or proper conduct found in them.
A key characteristic of demoniac beings is their disregard for moral guidelines. Krishna highlights how such people lack not just religious discipline but also ethical integrity. Without inner purity, they become enslaved by impulses, unable to distinguish between right and wrong. This breakdown of values eventually erodes the foundation of society.
They say: "The world is without truth, without a moral foundation, and without a God. It is produced by the union of male and female, and has no cause other than lust."
Krishna reveals the atheistic mindset of those with demoniac tendencies. By denying divine order, they justify immoral actions. This perspective is not just philosophical but deeply psychological—when people see life as random and meaningless, they act solely based on personal gain, leading to reckless and destructive behaviors.
Holding fast to this view, these lost souls with small intellects, engage in terrible actions for the destruction of the world.
Having embraced materialism and selfishness, the demoniac destroy both themselves and others. Krishna describes how their misguided beliefs manifest as harmful actions, contributing to the world’s suffering. Their limited understanding leads to excessive greed and cruelty, proving that internal ignorance inevitably reflects in external chaos.
Obsessed with insatiable desires, filled with hypocrisy, pride, and arrogance, they cling to false ideas and act with impure resolves.
Deluded by pride and bound by uncontrolled desires, the demoniac act without wisdom. Krishna warns that arrogance and hypocrisy prevent self-reflection, making them blind to their own flaws. Such individuals pursue superficial success, believing that wealth and power bring fulfillment, unaware that inner emptiness will eventually consume them.
They are gripped by innumerable worries, lasting until death. They consider sense gratification as the supreme goal, convinced that this is all there is to life.
Krishna describes how demoniac individuals remain trapped in endless anxieties, constantly chasing external security. Their vision is shortsighted—concerned only with accumulating material wealth, they fail to see the fleeting nature of existence. This anxiety-driven lifestyle ensures they remain restless, never experiencing true peace or fulfillment.
Bound by hundreds of desires, filled with lust and anger, they strive to amass wealth through unjust means, only for the satisfaction of their senses.
Motivated by insatiable desires, the demoniac resort to unethical means to fulfill their ambitions. Krishna warns that their relentless pursuit of pleasure leads them further away from truth. The irony is that their very greed, meant to bring satisfaction, only deepens their suffering as they remain forever dissatisfied with what they have.
They say: "This I have gained today, and this desire I shall fulfill. This wealth is mine, and in the future, more will be mine as well."
The demoniac believe they are the architects of their own fate, convinced of their superiority. Their obsession with acquiring more blinds them to spiritual truths. Krishna subtly critiques this mindset, pointing out that material possessions are impermanent, and an unchecked ego only leads to greater dissatisfaction rather than fulfillment.