
Chapter 16 · Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga
Naming the Darker Pull · Honest Self-Knowledge
Meaning
"In this world there are two types of created beings, the divine and the demoniac. I have described the divine at length; now hear from Me, O Partha, about the demoniac."
Explanation
Krishna doesn't shy from naming darker tendencies too — real self-knowledge includes an honest look at what pulls us away from our better nature, not just what draws us toward it.
Today's Life Lesson
Be honest with yourself today about which of your tendencies pull you toward your better nature, and which don't.