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Bhagavad Gita 16.11

Chapter 16: Daivasura Sampad Vibhaga Yoga (Divine and Demonic Qualities) · दैवासुरसम्पद्विभागयोग

चिन्तामपरिमेयां च प्रलयान्तामुपाश्रिताः ।कामोपभोगपरमा एतावदिति निश्िचताः ॥

cintāmaparimeyāṃ ca pralayāntāmupāśritāḥ |kāmopabhogaparamā etāvaditi niśिcatāḥ ||

Meaning of Gita 16.11 in English

They are weighed down by endless worries that last until death. They believe enjoying pleasures is the highest goal and are convinced that this is all there is.

गीता 16.11 का हिंदी अर्थ

वे मृत्यु तक चलने वाली अनगिनत चिंताओं में डूबे रहते हैं। वे भोग को ही सबसे बड़ा लक्ष्य मानते हैं और सोचते हैं कि जीवन बस इतना ही है।

anxietyoverthinkingpleasure seekingmaterialism

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