Chapter 16 • Verse 15
आढ्योऽभिजनवानस्मि कोऽन्योऽस्ति सदृशो मया। यक्ष्ये दास्यामि मोदिष्य इत्यज्ञानविमोहिताः॥
āḍhyo 'bhijanavān asmi ko 'nyo 'sti sadṛiśho mayā yakṣhye dāsyāmi modiṣhya ity ajñāna-vimohitāḥ
Meaning
'I am wealthy and highborn. Who else is equal to me? I shall perform sacrifices, I shall give charity, I shall rejoice' — thus deluded by ignorance.
The demoniac boast: 'I'm rich and well-born, who equals me? I'll do rituals to show off, give to be praised, and be happy in my superiority.' Even their charity and worship are ego-driven, deluded by ignorance.
Strength Reflection
"I perform worship and charity without ego, not for praise or superiority."
Devotional Surrender
O Lord, purify my worship and giving from all ego and desire for recognition.