Verse 16.1

श्री भगवानुवाच अभयं सत्त्वसंशुद्धिः ज्ञानयोगव्यवस्थितिः। दानं दमश्च यज्ञश्च स्वाध्यायस्तप आर्जवम्।।16.1।।

śhrī-bhagavān uvācha abhayaṁ sattva-sanśhuddhir jñāna-yoga-vyavasthitiḥ dānaṁ damaśh cha yajñaśh cha svādhyāyas tapa ārjavam

Meaning

The OG Lord said: No fear, pure heart, knowledge and yoga on lock, give back, control your senses, sacrifice, study scriptures, be disciplined, and keep it real.

Commentary

OMG, so like, the Lord is spilling the tea on three major vibes: godly, demon, and straight-up monster. Godly peeps are all about liberation—escaping the endless cycle of life and death. Demons? Total opposite. They're stuck in the loop, blocked from self-knowledge. It's a total spectrum, you know? Everyone's got a mix of these energies. The godly stuff—like fearlessness and purity—lifts you up. The demon vibes—lust, rage, jealousy—drag you down. It's all about leveling up your godly energy. That's the foundation of yoga. Think chill mind, selfless acts, and a burning desire for freedom. Godly peeps are humble, generous, and all about that spiritual growth. Demons? They're all about ego, fame, and self-promotion. Actions are linked to your energy. Godly energy = good actions. Demon energy = bad actions. This chapter is all about the godly vs. demon energy. Good and bad are relative, though. From a higher perspective, there's no such thing. Don't stress about the big questions of good and evil. Focus on your spiritual journey. Godly energy helps you reach self-knowledge. Fearlessness is key. Fear comes from ignorance and attachment. True fearlessness comes from knowing your true self. Purity of heart means honesty and integrity. Steadfastness in knowledge and yoga means total self-realization. Giving, self-control, and sacrifice are all about godly energy. It's about cultivating good vibes and ditching the bad ones. This chapter breaks down those vibes in detail.