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The Divine and Demoniac Natures Divine qualities:Fearlessness; purification of one’s existence; cultivation of spiritual knowledge; charity; self-control; performance of sacrifice; study of the Vedas; austerity; simplicity; nonviolence; truthfulness; freedom from anger; renunciation; tranquility; aversion to faultfinding; compassion for all living entities; freedom from covetousness; gentleness; modesty; steady determination; vigor; forgiveness; fortitude; cleanliness; and freedom from envy and from the passion for honor Qualities of divine nature
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Pride, arrogance, conceit, anger, harshness and ignorance Demoniac Nature Divine nature== Liberation Demoniac nature= Bondage
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Don’t know what is right or wrong No cleanliness nor proper truth nor proper behavior Demoniac Nature Ex:Neitz: God is dead Enjoying sex is the drive Their activities destroy the world Takes shelter of lust, pride, false prestige, Being illusioned, does unclean work, envious
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Gratifying senses is the prime necessity and goal Full of anxiety all the time Unlimited desires and absorbed in lust and anger, they secure money by illegal means Thinking of a demon: So much wealth do I have today, I will gain more according to my schemes. So much is now, it will increase in future. He is my enemy. I will kill him. I am the enjoyer. I am perfect. I am powerful and happy. I am the richest man.There is no one as powerful as I am. I will perform sacrifices and give charity.
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Perplexed by various anxieties and Bound by illusions Strongly attached to enjoying senses They are condemned to hell
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