Kṛṣṇa describes the psychology of the demoniac. They take shelter of ‘Kāma’ (lust) which is ‘Duṣpūram’—impossible to satisfy. Like pouring oil on fire, their desires only grow stronger as they feed them. They are completely absorbed in pride and arrogance, living a life based on false conclusions and ‘Ashuci-vratāḥ’—unclean vows. This is a portrait of a person who has lost their way. Because they believe life has no higher purpose, they try to find security in being ‘better’ or ‘richer’ than others. They adopt strange, unethical philosophies to justify their greed. They are driven by an internal motor that never stops, leading them to do anything—no matter how dirty—to get ahead. It teaches us the danger of a desire-driven life. If our happiness depends on fulfilling material lust, we are destined to be frustrated. We should check our own ‘Vratas’ or vows. Are we dedicated to clean, ethical growth, or are we secretly following ‘unclean’ methods to satisfy our ego? Clarity begins when we stop taking shelter in our cravings.