āḍhyo ’bhijanavān asmi ko ’nyo ’sti sadṛiśho mayā
yakṣhye dāsyāmi modiṣhya ity ajñāna-vimohitāḥ
aneka-chitta-vibhrāntā moha-jāla-samāvṛitāḥ
prasaktāḥ kāma-bhogeṣhu patanti narake ’śhuchau
āḍhyaḥ — wealthy;
abhijana-vān — having highly placed relatives;
asmi — me;
kaḥ — who;
anyaḥ — else;
asti — is;
sadṛiśhaḥ — like;
mayā — to me;
yakṣhye — I shall perform sacrifices;
dāsyāmi — I shall give alms;
modiṣhye — I shall rejoice;
iti — thus;
ajñāna — ignorance;
vimohitāḥ — deluded
aneka — many;
chitta — imaginings;
vibhrāntāḥ — led astray;
moha — delusion;
jāla — mesh;
samāvṛitāḥ — enveloped;
prasaktāḥ — addicted;
kāma-bhogeṣhu — gratification of sensuous pleasures;
patanti — descend;
narake — to hell;
aśhuchau — murky
In this verse, a person with a demonic nature is expressing a boastful attitude. They say things like, 'I am rich and come from a well-respected family. There is no one like me!' This shows their arrogance and inflated sense of self-importance. They think that because they have money and status, they are better than everyone else.
This person is so caught up in their feelings of superiority that they believe they can perform great acts, like sacrifices and charity, and everyone will admire them for it. However, their reasons for doing these good deeds aren't truly generous; they are more about showing off their wealth and status than helping others. It's like someone who donates to charity not out of kindness, but to make sure everyone knows how rich and generous they are.
They pride themselves on their social position and wealth, thinking these alone define their worth. This kind of thinking shows that they are blinded by ignorance. They don't understand that material possessions and social standing are temporary and don't lead to true happiness or spiritual growth.
Instead of focusing on the deeper purpose of life, which is about personal growth, love, and connection with others, this person is stuck in a grip of pride and self-promotion. They think that by being wealthy and well-connected, they are at the top of the social ladder, but in truth, they have a narrow understanding of life. They overlook that real value comes from kindness, humility, and seeking spiritual understanding.
This verse highlights how harmful pride can be. When someone is too absorbed in their own image and success, they risk losing sight of what really matters in life. They end up chasing after things that don’t last and remain blind to the true purpose of seeking connection, love, and enlightenment.