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Bhagavad Gita 2.63

Anger clouds what we know. In its grip we forget who we are and what we value.

क्रोधाद्भवति सम्मोहः सम्मोहात्स्मृतिविभ्रमः।
स्मृतिभ्रंशाद्बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति॥

krodhād bhavati sammohaḥ sammohāt smṛti-vibhramaḥ
smṛti-bhraṁśād buddhi-nāśo buddhi-nāśāt praṇaśyati

Translation

From anger comes delusion; from delusion, confusion of memory; from confusion of memory, loss of discernment; and with the loss of discernment, one is lost.

हिन्दी भावार्थ

क्रोध से मोह (भ्रम) पैदा होता है, मोह से स्मृति भ्रमित होती है, स्मृति के भ्रष्ट होने से बुद्धि का नाश होता है, और बुद्धि के नाश से मनुष्य पतन की ओर जाता है।

In simple words Interpretation

Anger clouds what we know. In its grip we forget who we are and what we value.

Context

Continuing from 2.62, Krishna completes the chain — showing how anger, left unchecked, slowly erodes clear thinking.

When this may help

When you're angry and about to say or do something you might regret.

Reflection question

What does your anger want you to know — and what would you say once it softens?

A small practice

Before replying to anything that upsets you today, wait for ten slow breaths.

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