The Yoga of the Division between the Divine and the Non-Divine

Krishna describes the driving force and characteristics of demonic nature: 'kāmam āśritya duṣpūram'—having taken refuge in insatiable desire. This is the core: desire that can never be satisfied, always wanting more. 'Dambhamānamadānvitāḥ'—full of hypocrisy, pride, and arrogance. These three work together: hypocrisy (pretending to be what you're not), pride (inflated self-importance), arrogance (intoxication with power or position). 'Mohād gṛhītvā asadgrāhān'—from delusion, having taken hold of false views. Delusion (moha) means not seeing reality clearly—believing the false views from verse 16.8 (no truth, no foundation, no God). 'Pravartante aśucivratāḥ'—they act with impure resolve. Impure resolve means mixed motives, unclear intentions, driven by desires rather than principles. This completes the picture: insatiable desire drives them, hypocrisy/pride/arrogance characterize them, false views guide them, and impure resolve motivates them. This is the demonic nature in action.