Verse 16-16

अनेकचित्तविभ्रान्ता मोहजालसमावृता: |

प्रसक्ता: कामभोगेषु पतन्ति नरकेऽशुचौ || 16 ||

“They are bewildered by numerous conflicting thoughts, entangled in the snare of delusion. Attached to sensual pleasures, they fall into impure realms.” 
 
Commentary

The verse highlights the state of individuals who are driven by their uncontrolled desires and attachments. Their minds are filled with countless distractions and conflicting thoughts, leading them astray from the path of truth and righteousness. Their lives become entangled in the web of illusion, clouding their judgment and distorting their perception of reality.

 

These individuals become excessively attached to the pursuit of sensual pleasures and material gratification. Their desires and cravings dominate their lives, consuming their thoughts and actions. In their pursuit of temporary enjoyment and self-indulgence, they lose sight of higher values and spiritual principles.

 

The consequence of their attachment to sensual pleasures and materialistic pursuits is a fall into impurity and suffering. The verse suggests that such attachment leads to negative consequences and a downward spiral. It implies that their actions and choices ultimately lead them to lower states of existence, symbolically referred to as “narak,” which represents states of distress and spiritual ignorance.

 

The verse serves as a cautionary message, warning against becoming entangled in the web of desires and attachments. It highlights the importance of cultivating detachment and discernment, freeing oneself from the grip of materialistic pursuits and transient pleasures. By recognizing the illusory nature of sensual gratification and seeking higher spiritual truths, one can avoid the pitfalls of attachment and strive for spiritual growth and liberation.