Chapter 2: Transcendental Knowledgeसांख्ययोग
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“From anger arises delusion, from delusion bewilderment of memory. When memory is bewildered, intelligence is lost, and when intelligence is destroyed, one falls down.”
Sanskrit
क्रोधाद्भवति सम्मोहः सम्मोहात्स्मृतिविभ्रमः | स्मृतिभ्रंशाद्बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति ||
Transliteration
krodhād bhavati sammohaḥ sammohāt smṛti-vibhramaḥ smṛti-bhraṁśād buddhi-nāśo buddhi-nāśāt praṇaśyati
Commentary
Continuing the chain: anger leads to confusion, which impairs memory and judgment. Loss of discrimination leads to complete spiritual downfall. This psychological insight remains relevant for understanding human behavior.
Chapter 2
Transcendental Knowledge