Kṛṣṇa reveals the root cause of the demoniac nature: Envy. Taking shelter in their ego, strength, pride, lust, and anger, they become envious of God. Because they want to be the Master, they hate the real Master. They blaspheme the Lord who is residing in their own bodies and in the bodies of others. This envy manifests as cruelty. When you hate the ‘Resident’ (God), you naturally mistreat the ‘House’ (the body of yourself or others). This is why demoniac people are often violent and disrespectful to life. They can’t stand the idea of a power higher than themselves, so they try to suppress the divine spark wherever they see it. Their pride is a direct challenge to the Creator. It teaches us that our attitude toward others is a reflection of our attitude toward God. If we are bullying others, we are actually fighting against the Kṛṣṇa in their heart. We should work to replace ‘Envy’ with ‘Service’. By recognizing the Lord in everyone, we naturally become respectful and non-violent. Envy is the ultimate toxin that destroys the soul’s happiness.