Geetanjali

Bhagavad Geeta 16.16

Sanskrit

अनेकचित्तविभ्रान्ता मोहजालसमावृताः।प्रसक्ताः कामभोगेषु पतन्ति नरकेऽशुचौ।।16.16।।

aneka-citta-vibhrāntā moha-jāla-samāvṛtāḥ prasaktāḥ kāma-bhogeṣu patanti narake 'śucau

Meaning

Constant distraction by desires and overthinking clouds judgment, leading to poor decisions. Stay focused on core values and long-term goals to avoid destructive choices.

Translation

Bewildered by numerous thoughts, ensnared in the net of delusion, and engrossed in the enjoyment of desirable objects, they fall into a foul hell.

Related Topics

This verse relates to the following principles from the Bhagavad Geeta: