Sankhya Yoga (The Yoga of Knowledge)
सांख्ययोग • The Yoga of Transcendent Analytical Knowledge
क्रोधाद्भवति सम्मोहः सम्मोहात्स्मृतिविभ्रमः। स्मृतिभ्रंशाद् बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति॥
krodhād bhavati sammohaḥ sammohāt smṛti-vibhramaḥ smṛti-bhraṁśād buddhi-nāśo buddhi-nāśāt praṇaśyati
हिन्दी भावार्थ (Hindi Translation)
क्रोध से सम्मोह (मूढ़भाव) उत्पन्न होता है, सम्मोह से स्मृति भ्रमित हो जाती है; स्मृति के भ्रमित होने से बुद्धि (विवेक) का नाश हो जाता है और बुद्धि का नाश होने से मनुष्य का पतन हो जाता है।
English Translation
From anger arises delusion, from delusion comes confusion of memory, from loss of memory the discriminating intellect is destroyed, and with the destruction of intellect, a person is ruined.
Understanding the Deeper Wisdom of Verse 2.63
The continuation of the psychological chain reaction. Chronic anger hijacks the prefrontal cortex (Buddhi), destroying executive memory, rational discernment, and ethical alignment.
Practical Life Application for Modern Living
Never make major decisions or send critical messages while feeling angry. Pause, practice conscious breathing, and wait until your higher intellect (Buddhi) regains clarity.