B.G 16.05
The divine qualities lead to liberation, while the demonic qualities are considered to lead to bondage. Do not grieve, O son of Pandu, for you are born towards divine qualities.
Gīta Bhāshya 16.05
'abhijātaḥ' must be split to mean 'abhi jātaḥ', i.e. born towards divine wealth, and those against are 'prati jātaḥ'.
'abhijātaḥ' must be split to mean 'abhi jātaḥ', i.e. born towards divine wealth, and those against are 'prati jātaḥ'.
Gīta Tātparya 16.05
Those who consider themselves supreme and cannot surrender are demons. Those who worship Lord Hari with right understanding attain liberation. The word 'nibandhāya' i.e. 'leading to bondage', implies being bound in the lower region, blinded by ignorance. The prefix 'vi' in the context of the term 'vimokṣāyā' surely indicates the different variances in the quality of liberation.
The characteristics of gods and demons (from other testimonials):
"Those who arrogantly believe, 'I am the supreme lord' consider this entire world to be false and unreal, it being an illusion.
Due to falsehood they say, there is no God in this world. He is not born elsewhere, nor is He the controller in oneself or in another.
These demons, driven by unworthiness and greed, descend into darkness, failing in self-surrender.
Due to their wrong understanding of the Vedas, it is not difficult for them to fall into darkness due to anger. The senses, inference, scriptures, and even one's own statements can be opposing.
Because of such nature, they and others are known as demons. However, those who recognize Vishnu as the supreme and do not worship other deities, through direct perception and non-contradictory knowledge, are attainers of liberation.
- stated thus in the Brahmavaivarta Purana.
The word 'nibandhāya' i.e. 'leading to bondage', implies being bound in the lower region, blinded by ignorance.
"Among the many creations, there are primarily two categories known as gods and demons, each associated with auspicious and inauspicious outcomes. Gandharvas and others fall in between these categories. It is important to recognize that only those who lead to liberation are truly gods, while others lead to non-liberation."
- stated thus.
The prefix 'vi' in the context of the term 'vimokṣāyā' surely indicates the different variances in the quality of liberation.
