Moha: The Fog That Distorts Our Vision
Moha: The Fog That Distorts Our Vision Dr B.S.Chakravarthy ध्यायतो विषयान्पुंसः सङ्गस्तेषूपजायते। सङ्गात् सञ्जायते कामः कामात् क्रोधोऽभिजायते॥ — Bhagavad Gita 2.62 Translation: When a person dwells upon objects of the senses, attachment to them arises. From attachment comes desire. From desire arises anger. When we dwell on objects of pleasure—be it a person’s appearance, emotional warmth, or idealized scenarios—our mind weaves subtle bonds of attachment. This fixation grows into desire, a craving for specific outcomes or responses. Fulfilled, it breeds deeper clinging; thwarted, it sparks disappointment, anger, or resentment. The Gita (2.62) maps this cycle: contemplation leads to attachment, attachment to desire, and unfulfilled desire to anger. At its root lies moha, delusion, which casts a fog over our perception. We see people and situations not as they are but as we wish them to be, ignoring red flags and romanticizing flaws. This isn’t just a mental misstep—it’s a spiritual...