Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 16, verse 12 · Krishna
Bhagavad Gita 16.12 · Ashapashashatairbaddhah
आशापाशशतैर्बद्धाः कामक्रोधपरायणाः ।
ईहन्ते कामभोगार्थमन्यायेनार्थसञ्चयान् ॥
āśāpāśaśatairbaddhāḥ kāmakrodhaparāyaṇāḥ |
īhante kāmabhogārthamanyāyenārthasañcayān ||
Translation
Bound by hundreds of cords of hope, given over to lust and anger, they strive to amass wealth by unjust means for the enjoyment of their desires.
Context
Spoken by Krishna in chapter 16, Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga — “The Divine and Demonic Natures”, which has 24 verses.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 16.12 mean?
Bound by hundreds of cords of hope, given over to lust and anger, they strive to amass wealth by unjust means for the enjoyment of their desires.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 16.12?
Krishna, speaking to Arjuna, in chapter 16, Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga (The Divine and Demonic Natures).
Sanskrit text: traditional, public domain. Translation and explanation are our own.