Anxieties that never end

cintāmaparimeyāṃ ca pralayāntāmupāśritāḥkāmopabhogaparamā etāvaditi niścitāḥ

Caught in countless worries that end only at death, holding pleasure as the highest goal, sure that this is all there is...

What it means

Krishna describes the inner life of the demonic tendency. Endless anxiety that lasts until death. Pleasure seen as life's whole purpose. And the belief that this is all there is. It's not a happy picture. People who live only for pleasure are often the most anxious of all.

The story

Duryodhana has a palace and a vast army, yet he never sleeps easily. His whole life is a fear of losing. Krishna sees the suffering under the arrogance.

In your life

Think of a wealthy acquaintance who seemed to have everything and was constantly anxious. Notice today when chasing pleasure makes you more anxious, not less.