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There are two types of beings in this world, the divine and the demoniacal; the divine has been described at length; hear from Me, O Arjuna, of the demoniacal.

There are two kinds of beings created in this world, the divine and the demonic. The divine has been described at length; now hear from me about the demonic, son of Pritha.

Krishna explains that the beings of this world are of two kinds, divine and demonic. Since he has already spoken at length about the divine qualities, both just now and earlier in the dialogue, he will now describe the demonic in detail. The verse introduces a long portrait that follows. Its purpose is not to frighten but to help Arjuna recognise these tendencies, in others and possibly in himself, so that he can turn away from them.