ध्यायतो विषयान्पुंसः सङ्गस्तेषूपजायते ।
सङ्गात्सञ्जायते कामः कामात्क्रोधोऽभिजायते ॥ ६२ ॥
dhyāyato viṣhayān puṁsaḥ saṅgas teṣhūpajāyate
saṅgāt sañjāyate kāmaḥ kāmāt krodho ’bhijāyate
जब मनुष्य निरंतर रूप से इंद्रिय विषयों पर ध्यान केंद्रित करता है, तो उन विषयों के प्रति उसकी आसक्ति विकसित हो जाती है। यह आसक्ति इच्छा की ओर ले जाती है और इच्छा से क्रोध उत्पन्न होता है।
When a person constantly dwells on sense objects, attachment to those objects develops. This attachment leads to desire and from desire arises anger.
Bhagavad Gita verse 2.62 reveals a profound psychological process that begins with our thoughts and ends in spiritual downfall. The verse states: "While contemplating the objects of the senses, a person develops attachment for them, and from such attachment lust develops, and from lust anger arises."
This verse illuminates how our mind functions when we allow it to dwell on sense objects. Krishna explains that the simple act of thinking about sense objects isn't harmless - it's the first step in a dangerous cascade. When we repeatedly contemplate sense objects, we naturally develop attachment (sangah) to them. This attachment doesn't remain static but evolves into desire (kamah), an intense longing to possess or experience the object of our attachment.
The progression continues when our desires face obstacles. When we can't fulfill our desires or when there's a delay in gratification, anger (krodhah) manifests. This is a crucial turning point in our mental state. Anger isn't just an emotion but a force that clouds our judgment and rational thinking.
In the following verse (2.63), Krishna completes this psychological breakdown by explaining that anger leads to delusion (sammohah), which causes bewilderment of memory (smṛiti-vibhramaḥ). When our memory becomes confused, we forget spiritual truths and beneficial advice we've received. This memory loss leads to the destruction of intelligence (buddhi-nāśhaḥ), impairing our ability to discriminate between right and wrong, beneficial and harmful.
The culmination of this process is spiritual ruin (praṇaśhyati). When intelligence is lost, we make choices based on impulse rather than wisdom, which leads to suffering. This entire sequence began with something seemingly innocent - merely thinking about sense objects.
This verse serves as a warning about the power of our thoughts and the importance of mind control. Krishna isn't advocating for complete sensory deprivation but rather mindful awareness of where we place our attention. Our modern world of constant advertising and media stimulation makes this teaching particularly relevant - we're continuously bombarded with images and messages designed to create desire.
The verse also reveals why simply controlling external senses isn't enough. If the mind remains fixated on sense objects, the struggle becomes overwhelming. Krishna suggests that the solution isn't just sense control but redirecting our awareness toward Him, toward the divine. By shifting our focus from temporary material objects to the eternal spiritual reality, we can break this destructive cycle before it begins and find lasting peace and fulfillment.
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