Bhagavad Gita 2.62: How desire turns into anger

Chapter 2, verse 62 · Krishna to Arjuna

ध्यायतो विषयान्पुंसः सङ्गस्तेषूपजायते। सङ्गात्सञ्जायते कामः कामात्क्रोधोऽभिजायते॥

When a person dwells on objects, attachment to them is born. From attachment comes desire, and from desire comes anger.

हिंदी अर्थ: विषयों का बार-बार चिंतन करने से उनमें आसक्ति पैदा होती है। आसक्ति से कामना जन्म लेती है, और कामना से क्रोध उत्पन्न होता है।

Context

Arjuna asks how a person of steady wisdom behaves. Krishna maps the chain that destroys steadiness: dwelling on objects leads to attachment, attachment to desire, and blocked desire to anger (continued in 2.63).

What it means today

When irritation flares, trace it back: “What was I dwelling on? What did I expect?” Catching the chain early takes away much of anger’s power.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bhagavad Gita 2.62 in Hindi?

विषयों का बार-बार चिंतन करने से उनमें आसक्ति पैदा होती है। आसक्ति से कामना जन्म लेती है, और कामना से क्रोध उत्पन्न होता है।

Who says Bhagavad Gita 2.62?

Verse 2.62 is spoken by Krishna, addressed to Arjuna.