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## Chapter 9, Verse 40
This is the state of hell for the lustful. What is sin? Sin is ignorance, greed, and hatred. Due to these, even gods can become sinners. As it is said:
> "Even the wise, the righteous, and the virtuous, if they indulge in lust, they will fall into sin." (1)
This is the state of hell for the gods who are lustful. What is accusation? Accusation is a charge, a lawsuit, a curse, or a spell used to harm others. Due to these, even gods can become accusers. As it is said:
> "Those who indulge in magic, earth-bound karma, and who use spells to harm others, they will fall into the state of accusation." (1) [Uttara 36-262]
This is the state of hell for the gods who are accusers. What is demonic? Demonic is the nature or karma of the demons. Even the demonic gods, who are cruel and angry, are demonic. As it is said:
> "Those who are bound by anger, hatred, and jealousy, they will fall into the state of demonic." (1) [Uttara 36-264]
This is the state of hell for the gods who are demonic. What is delusion? Delusion is to mislead, to deceive, to lead astray from the path of liberation. Those who delude others are deluded. As it is said:
> "Those who lead others astray from the right path, who mislead them with delusion, they will fall into the state of delusion." (1)
This is the state of hell for the gods who are deluded. These are the states of hell for the gods. They will be reborn in hell after death, due to their actions. As it is said:
> "Those who indulge in these actions will fall into the state of hell for the gods. From there, they will fall into the endless ocean of suffering." [Aara Pada 721]
This is the meaning of the verse. (40)
## 2010_02
- **First Question:** The answer is: Kandarpa is the god of love, laughter, and joy. Those who are lustful in their previous lives will be reborn as Kandarpa gods. As it is said, "As one dies, so one is reborn." The nature of this state of hell is described in the verses that begin with "Kahkahkahassa hasana." This is the state of hell for the lustful.
- **Second Question:** What is sin? Sin is ignorance, greed, and hatred. Even gods can become sinners due to these. In their previous lives, they were restrained and knowledgeable, but due to their greed and hatred, they were reborn as elephants. This is the state of hell for the sinners.
- **Third Question:** What is accusation? Accusation is a charge, a lawsuit, a curse, or a spell used to harm others. Even gods can become accusers due to these. In their previous lives, they were...