Verse 16.15

Verse 165.15: ‘Affluent am i, and of distinguished parentage:’ “Who else is there to equal me?’—I, shall perform sacrifices;’ ‘I shall make gifts:’ ‘I shall enjoy:’ deluded by such erroneous views; (357)

Commentary called Jnaneshwari by Jnaneshwar:

Kubera is no doubt rich, yet he does not know the extent of my riches. Even the Lord of Goddess Lakshmi cannot come up to my level in point of riches. Even God Brahmdev [Brahmdeva] would look small compared to the greatness and extent of my race and kinsmen. Therefore none of those (devotees) that in vain parade the name of God, (can) come up to my worth. I shall now revive the Black Magic (abhicāra) that has become extinct, and establish sacrificial institutions that would cause torture (pain) to the beings. I shall give whatever is asked for to such as sing my praise, and entertain and amuse me with their dances accompanied by acting. I shall be the bliss incarnate in all the three worlds, invigorating myself with diverse intoxicating dishes and drinks and enjoying the close embraces of females.” Why prolong this talk! These mad men of demoniacal temperament look forward with greed to smelling the (imaginary) sky-flowers!