Chapter 16, Verse 19
तार्नहं द्विषत: क्रूरान्संसारेषु नराधमान् | क्षिपाम्यजस्रमशुभानासुरीष्वेव योनिषु ॥19॥
tān ahaṁ dviṣataḥ krūrān saṁsāreṣu narādhamān | kṣipāmy ajasram aśubhān āsurīṣv eva yoniṣu
"I cast for ever those hateful, cruel, evil-doers in the worlds, the vilest of human beings, verily into the demoniacal classes."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 16.19 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 16.19 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, Lord Krishna explains the divine law of karmic consequence for those who persist in a demoniac nature. The term 'narādhamān' (the lowest of mankind) refers to those who have completely abandoned their humanity for cruelty and hatred. Krishna clarifies that such souls are not 'punished' by a vengeful God, but rather placed into environments (āsurīṣu yoniṣu) that perfectly mirror their own internal state. This ensures they inhabit a 'womb' or species where their chosen nature can be lived out, which also serves as a pedagogical containment for the cosmos. The word 'ajasram' signifies the repetitive cycle they enter until a profound shift in consciousness occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 16.19?
I cast for ever those hateful, cruel, evil-doers in the worlds, the vilest of human beings, verily into the demoniacal classes.