Krishna exposes the fake spirituality of the demoniac. They are entirely self-complacent and arrogant (ātma-sambhāvitāḥ stabdhā), deeply intoxicated by their wealth and false prestige (dhana-māna-madānvitāḥ). When they do engage in religion or charity, they perform sacrifices 'in name only' (nāma-yajñais). They do this out of pure hypocrisy and pride (dambhena), completely disregarding any actual scriptural rules or spiritual regulations (avidhi-pūrvakam).