Bhagavad Gita Chapter 16 Verse 7 Meaning

The demoniacal do not know what to do and what to refrain from; they have neither purity, nor right conduct, nor truth.

BG 16.7

प्रवृत्तिं च निवृत्तिं च जना न विदुरासुराः।न शौचं नापि चाचारो न सत्यं तेषु विद्यते

pravṛittiṁ cha nivṛittiṁ cha janā na vidur āsurāḥ na śhauchaṁ nāpi chāchāro na satyaṁ teṣhu vidyate

Meaning in English

The demoniacal do not know what to do and what to refrain from; they have neither purity, nor right conduct, nor truth.

हिंदी अर्थ (Hindi Meaning)

आसुरी प्रकृतिवाले मनुष्य प्रवृत्ति और निवृत्तिको नहीं जानते और उनमें न बाह्यशुद्धि, न श्रेष्ठ आचरण तथा न सत्य-पालन ही होता है।

Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 16 of the Bhagavad Gita offers profound wisdom for modern life. As part of The Yoga of Divine and Demoniac Natures (Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga), it teaches about Divine qualities and Demoniac qualities.

The essence of this teaching encourages us to focus on our actions and duties rather than anxiety about outcomes. In today's fast-paced world, this timeless wisdom offers a path to inner peace.

— Explained by the Nitya Team

When to Apply This Verse

  • When feeling anxious about results at work or exams
  • Before starting a new project or challenge
  • When perfectionism causes stress

Related Verses

← Back to Chapter 16: The Yoga of Divine and Demoniac Natures

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