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The defining quality of a demon is envy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and His devotees. Srila Prabhupada explains that there are two classes of beings: the obedient and the envious. Because the envious demons are inimical to the Lord, they are perpetually cast into the ocean of material existence and take birth in abominable species. This analysis explores the nature of such asuras, who are compared to crooked snakes that cannot be charmed by mantras. From the historical examples of Kamsa and Hiranyakasipu to the modern scientists who threaten the world with nuclear energy, the envious nature remains consistent. Ultimately, the Lord cheats or kills these demons, ensuring they never understand Him, which is the greatest punishment for their offense. | |||
* '''The Law of Castigation:''' The Lord clearly declares in the Bhagavad-gita that those who are envious and mischievous are cast into the ocean of material existence and put into demoniac species life after life. | |||
* '''Worse than Snakes:''' While a snake can be controlled by mantras or herbs, an envious person cannot be controlled by any means; therefore, the Lord thinks it unwise to distribute mercy or nectar to them. | |||
* '''Historical Atrocities:''' Figures like Kamsa and Hiranyakasipu demonstrate how envy leads to violence against even one's own family members and a general hatred for all living beings. | |||
* '''Modern Manifestations:''' Envy is not just ancient history; it manifests today in scientific advancements like nuclear energy and in pseudo-religionists who try to kill the Vedic culture. | |||
* Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: [[Vanipedia:Cast Into the Ocean – The Destiny of Envious Demons|Cast Into the Ocean – The Destiny of Envious Demons.]] | |||
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Theme Analysis
The defining quality of a demon is envy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and His devotees. Srila Prabhupada explains that there are two classes of beings: the obedient and the envious. Because the envious demons are inimical to the Lord, they are perpetually cast into the ocean of material existence and take birth in abominable species. This analysis explores the nature of such asuras, who are compared to crooked snakes that cannot be charmed by mantras. From the historical examples of Kamsa and Hiranyakasipu to the modern scientists who threaten the world with nuclear energy, the envious nature remains consistent. Ultimately, the Lord cheats or kills these demons, ensuring they never understand Him, which is the greatest punishment for their offense.
- The Law of Castigation: The Lord clearly declares in the Bhagavad-gita that those who are envious and mischievous are cast into the ocean of material existence and put into demoniac species life after life.
- Worse than Snakes: While a snake can be controlled by mantras or herbs, an envious person cannot be controlled by any means; therefore, the Lord thinks it unwise to distribute mercy or nectar to them.
- Historical Atrocities: Figures like Kamsa and Hiranyakasipu demonstrate how envy leads to violence against even one's own family members and a general hatred for all living beings.
- Modern Manifestations: Envy is not just ancient history; it manifests today in scientific advancements like nuclear energy and in pseudo-religionists who try to kill the Vedic culture.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Cast Into the Ocean – The Destiny of Envious Demons.
Subcategories
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Pages in category "Envious Demons"
The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total.
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- After hearing their master's statement, the envious asuras, who were enemies of the demigods and were not very expert in their dealings, advised Kamsa as follows - SB 10.4.30
- As for the demoniac, it is clearly said here (in BG 16.19) that they are perpetually put into the wombs of demons, and thus they continue to be envious, the lowest of mankind. BG 1972 purports
- As for us, who are all rogues and debauchees born of an envious family of demons, how have we received Your mercy? It has been possible only because Your mercy is causeless
- As stated by the Lord Himself in Bhagavad-gita (BG 16.19): Those who are envious and mischievous, who are the lowest among men, are cast by Me into the ocean of material existence, into various demoniac species of life
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- I (Kamsa) have acted just like a demon in killing my own nephews - your children - and thereby I have given up all consideration of our intimate relationship. I do not know what will be the result of these envious acts of mine
- In Bhagavad-gita (16.19) Lord Krsna says: Those who are envious and mischievous, who are the lowest among men, are cast by Me into the ocean of material existence, into various demoniac species of life
- In Bhagavad-gita (BG 16.19-20) the Lord says: Those who are envious and mischievous, who are the lowest among men, are cast by Me into the ocean of material existence, into various demoniac species of life
- In his previous birth, Kamsa had been a great demon named Kalanemi and been killed by Visnu. Upon learning this information from Narada, Kamsa became envious of everyone connected with the Yadu dynasty - SB 10.1.68
- In the Gita (BG 16.19) the Lord (Krsna) says: "Those who are envious and mischievous, who are the lowest among men, are cast by Me into the ocean of material existence, into various demoniac species of life"
- It is said, sarpah krurah khalah krurah sarpat kruratarah khalah: "The snake is very crooked and envious, and so also is a person like a demon"
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- Maharaja Yudhisthira knew well that Krsna is everyone's friend and well-wisher, and yet there were asuras who were by nature envious of the Lord
- Mohini-murti resembles Lord Buddha, who appeared sammohaya sura-dvisam (SB 1.3.24) - to cheat the asuras. The word sura-dvisam refers to those who are envious of the demigods or devotees
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- Sometimes the Lord becomes angry. As He says in Bhagavad-gita (BG 16.19): Those who are envious and mischievous, who are the lowest among men, are cast by Me into the ocean of material existence, into various demoniac species of life
- Such persons (renegades whose only business is to make men more forgetful of the Lord) are never dear to the Lord, and the Lord sends them deeper into the darkest region of matter so that such envious demons may not be able to know the Supreme Lord
- Such persons, being unable to rise to the standard of self-realized souls like Lord Siva, are always envious. The example given is suitable. Asuras, demons or atheists, are always envious of the Supreme Personality of Godhead they simply want to kill Him
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- The asuras or atheists, the demons, without reason or cause, are envious of the Supreme Personality of Godhead
- The demoniac persons who want to kill the Vedic culture are extremely envious of the feeble citizens, and they act in such a way that ultimately their discoveries will be inauspicious for everyone
- The followers of demoniac principles are thoroughly envious of the general populace. In the present day, scientific advancement exemplifies such envy. The discovery of nuclear energy has been disastrous
- The Lord descends from His abode (Krsnaloka), the topmost planet in the spiritual sky, in order to help the demigod administrators of this material world when they are greatly vexed by the asuras, who are envious not only of God but also of His devotees
- There are two classes of human beings, namely the envious and the obedient. Since the Supreme Lord is one and the father of all living beings, the envious living beings are also His sons, but they are known as the asuras
- There is a class of men, they are called asuras. They are sura-dvisam. They are always envious of the devotees. They are called demons
- These persons (envious demons) are condemned by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, as indicated by the words tava kopah
- Those who are envious, asuric, demons, I put them in such abominable life that they'll never be able to understand Me (Krsna) - It's the greatest punishment. For a living being, if he forgets Krsna, in any condition of life, it is the greatest punishment
- Thus the demons, being fond of disastrous activities, took Hiranyakasipu's instructions on their heads with great respect and offered him obeisances. According to his directions, they engaged in envious activities directed against all living beings