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Krodhad Bhavati Sammohah Mantra

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Krodhad Bhavati Sammohah Sammohat Smriti-vibhramah।
Smriti-bhranshad Buddhi-nasho Buddhi-nashat Pranashyati।।

Krodhad Bhavati Sammohah Mantra About

The mantra 'Krodhad Bhavati Sammohah' is a profound verse from Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2, Verse 63) that describes the psychological effects of anger. It explains how anger leads to delusion, bewilderment of memory, and ultimately loss of intelligence, causing one's downfall.

Meaning

This verse explains the sequence from anger to delusion, then memory bewilderment, followed by destruction of intellect, which leads to complete ruin. Anger clouds judgment, causes forgetfulness of right and wrong, and impairs decision-making capacity.

Benefits

  • Raises awareness about the harmful effects of anger
  • Encourages emotional control and mindfulness
  • Promotes mental clarity and wise decision-making
  • Helps avoid destructive behaviors resulting from anger

Significance

This mantra is significant as a wise teaching from the Bhagavad Gita explaining the chain reaction of anger leading to one's ruin. It is often meditated upon to cultivate patience, self-control, and emotional stability in life.