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Human nature

1 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on human nature. Explore teachings across 1 chapter.

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Dvau bhuta-sargau loke 'smin daiva asura eva ca, daivo vistarashah prokta asura partha me shrinu

There are two kinds of created beings in this world — the divine and the demoniac. The divine has been described at length; now hear from Me about the demoniac, O Partha. This verse marks the transition from describing divine qualities to the demoniac, establishing that humanity is broadly divided into these two spiritual orientations.

  • All beings in creation fall into one of two natures — divine or demoniac
  • Understanding the demoniac nature is as essential as aspiring to the divine
  • Krishna Himself delineates the qualities of both for the benefit of the seeker