Destructive Qualities to Abandon

1. दम्भः – Dambha – Hypocrisy

Pretending to be virtuous while inwardly lacking sincerity or morality.

2. दर्पः – Darpa – Arrogance

A sense of superiority expressed through boastful or domineering behavior.

3. अभिमानः – Abhimāna – Self-conceit

Overestimation of oneself, especially in intellect, power, or virtue.

4. क्रोधः – Krodha – Harmful Anger

Anger that fuels violence or desire to harm others.

5. पारुष्यं – Pāruṣyam – Harshness in Speech

Speaking in a way that wounds or humiliates others.

6. अज्ञानम् – Ajñānam – Ignorance

Lack of discernment regarding truth, morality, or self.

7. धर्माधर्मविवेकाभावः – Loss of Discernment

Inability to distinguish between righteous and unrighteous action.

8. अशौचम् – Aśaucam – Impurity

Uncleanliness in body or mind — lack of moral and physical hygiene.

9. अनाचारः – Anācāraḥ – Misconduct

Violation of social or ethical norms.

10. असत्यम् – Asatyam – Untruthfulness

Speaking falsehoods with intent to deceive.

11. निःप्रतिष्ठदृष्टिः – Amoral Outlook

Believing the world has no moral basis or cosmic justice.

12. ईश्वरनिषेधः – Denial of God

Belief that there is no Divine or cosmic order.

13. कामहेतुकदृष्टिः – Desire as Supreme

Thinking desire alone is the cause and purpose of life.

14. उग्रकर्मता – Love for Violence

Engaging in or enjoying acts that harm others.

15. जगदहितद्वेषः – Hostility to Welfare

Opposition to the well-being or prosperity of others.

16. अल्पबुद्धिता – Small-mindedness

Shortsighted thinking, lacking higher understanding.

17. दुष्पूरः कामः – Insatiable Lust

Desire that never satisfies — always wanting more.

18. मानः – Conceit of Superiority

Stubborn belief in one’s superiority over others.

19. मदः – Intoxication with Wealth/Power

Arrogance fueled by temporary status or resources.

20. मोहः – Delusion

Being confused about reality; mistaking illusion for truth.

21. असद्ग्रहः – Clinging to False Views

Strong attachment to wrong or unwholesome ideologies.

22. अशुचिव्रतम् – Impure Observances

Following rituals with immoral or impure intent.

23. अपरिमिता चिन्ता – Endless Worry

Chronic anxiety and restlessness without peace.

24. कामोपभोगपरता – Sensual Obsession

Extreme indulgence in pleasures and physical enjoyment.

25. एकान्तवादः – Dogmatic Materialism

Belief that the material world is all there is; denying the spiritual.

26. आशापाशबद्धता – Bondage of Cravings

Being chained by hundreds of desires.

27. अन्यायेनार्थसंचयः – Unjust Gain

Earning wealth through unfair, unethical means.

28. लोभः – Greed

Insatiable longing for more, never content with what one has.

29. वैरभावः – Hostility

Deep-seated hatred and desire to harm opponents.

30. ईश्वरत्वाभिमानः – “I am God” Ego

Deluded belief of oneself as the Supreme Controller.

31. भोक्तृत्वाभिमानः – Enjoyer Delusion

Self-centered belief that life exists solely for one’s own pleasure.

32. आत्मसम्भावना – Self-glorification

Constantly praising oneself and seeking validation.

33. स्तब्धता – Obstinacy

Rigid insistence even when wrong — unwilling to yield.

34. धनमानमदः – Pride of Wealth

Arrogance rooted in financial or material status.

35. अविधिपूर्वकयागः – Improper Ritual

Performing rituals against scriptural injunctions — mechanical or ego-driven.

36. अहंकारः – Egoism

False identification as the sole doer and controller.

37. बलाभिमानः – Overreliance on Strength

Depending on power, physical force, or coercion instead of righteousness.

38. द्वेषः – Hatred

Hatred directed toward the Divine or toward others.

39. अभ्यसूया – Fault-finding Jealousy

Envy that criticizes even the good qualities in others.

40. क्रूरता – Cruelty

Delight in causing pain or being indifferent to suffering.

41. मूढता – Folly

Foolishness born from lack of discernment — acting without wisdom.

These qualities lead to self-destruction, social harm, and spiritual downfall.

Reference: Bhagavad Gita 16.4, 16.7 to 16.21