Bhagavad Gita · Verse 16.4
Chapter 16: Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga (दैवासुरसम्पद्विभागयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
दम्भो दर्पोऽभिमानश्च क्रोधः पारुष्यमेव च । अज्ञानं चाभिजातस्य पार्थ सम्पदमासुरीम् ॥४॥
dambho darpo'bhimānaśca krodhaḥ pāruṣyameva ca | ajñānaṃ cābhijātasya pārtha sampadamāsurīm ||4||
Complete Shloka Translation
Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit, anger, harshness and ignorance belong to one endowed with demonic qualities, O Partha.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| दम्भ | dambha | hypocrisy |
| पारुष्य | pāruṣya | harshness |
| दम्भो | dambho | [term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,... |
| दर्पोऽभिमानश्च | darpo'bhimānaśca | [term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,... |
| क्रोधः | krodhaḥ | [term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,... |
| पारुष्यमेव | pāruṣyameva | [term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,... |
| अज्ञानं | ca | [term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,... |
| चाभिजातस्य | ajñānaṃ | [term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,... |
| पार्थ | cābhijātasya | [term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,... |
| सम्पदमासुरीम् | pārtha | [term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,... |
hypocrisy
harshness
[term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,...
[term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,...
[term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,...
[term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,...
[term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,...
[term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,...
[term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,...
[term] in context of Hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit,...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The contrast turns to dispositions that bind and harm. Dambha includes the display of virtue without sincerity; the list serves ethical self-examination and should not be used to declare whole communities inherently demonic.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Examine your own harshness before assigning blame to someone else."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Where does harshness enter your own conduct?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master daily focus: anchor your consciousness in higher values, let go of anxious attachment to results, and act with integrity and kindness in every endeavor.