dhyāyato viṣhayān puṁsaḥ saṅgas teṣhūpajāyate
saṅgāt sañjāyate kāmaḥ kāmāt krodho ’bhijāyate
dhyāyataḥ — contemplating;
viṣhayān — sense objects;
puṁsaḥ — of a person;
saṅgaḥ — attachment;
teṣhu — to them (sense objects);
upajāyate — arises;
saṅgāt — from attachment;
sañjāyate — develops;
kāmaḥ — desire;
kāmāt — from desire;
krodhaḥ — anger;
abhijāyate — arises
This verse teaches us that when we focus too much on things that please our senses—like food, entertainment, or physical pleasures—we can easily develop a strong attachment to these things. Imagine that you're really into a favorite snack or a hobby. At first, enjoying it is fine, but if you start thinking about it all the time, wanting it more and more, you become attached.
When we become attached, we may start desiring them even more than we should. For example, if you crave a rich dessert, you might ignore other important things, like your health, just to satisfy that craving. This lust for what we want can lead to anger when we don’t get it or when something stands in our way. Picture a child wanting a toy; if they can’t have it, they might throw a tantrum. That anger can come from overwhelming desire.
The interpretation goes deeper. It explains that if we are not mindful of our higher spiritual selves and get caught up in material desires, we can easily lose our way. It talks about how powerful beings, like gods, still get affected by these desires. Even someone like Lord Shiva, who was deeply meditative, had moments when he was tempted. When Parvati offered a distraction, it led to them having a child. This shows that even great beings can be influenced by attachments.
On the flip side, we see examples of true devotion, like Haridasa Thakur, who faced temptations but remained strong due to his deep love for Krishna. He chose spiritual joy over temporary pleasures, showing that being connected to a higher purpose can make a big difference in resisting worldly temptations.
Overall, the key point here is that anyone who is not truly focused on spiritual growth or love for Krishna will find it hard to resist material desires. Even a small thought about indulging in those pleasures can lead to chaos in their lives. The more we focus on spiritual fulfillment, the less we become a slave to our desires, leading to true freedom and peace.