Q168. What are the 2 types of human beings?

There are 2 types of human beings, those who have divine qualities and those who have demoniac qualities. Everyone belongs to one of these types, and anyone can change from type to the other. “There are two types of human beings in this world, one possessing the divine nature and the other possessing a demoniac nature..” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 16.6) The divine qualities are listed in many Bhagavad-Gita verses including 16.1-3. Some of the qualities that are found in those with the divine nature are: Truthfulness, compassion, charity, cleanliness, non-violence, and engaged in spiritual education. “Pride, arrogance, conceit, anger, harshness, ignorance, and wickedness – these are the marks of those with demoniac nature.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 16.4) “Those with the demoniac nature, do not know what is right and what is wrong. Neither cleanliness, nor proper behavior, nor truthfulness is found in them.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 16.7)