Shloka 32
येनोपसृष्टात्पुरुषाल्लोक उद्विजते भृशम् । न बुधस्तद्वशं गच्छेदिच्छन्नभयमात्मन: ॥ ३२ ॥
yenopasṛṣṭāt puruṣāl loka udvijate bhṛśam na budhas tad-vaśaṁ gacched icchann abhayam ātmanaḥ
One who seeks liberation from this material world should not come under the sway of anger, for when bewildered by anger a person becomes a cause of fear for all others.
A devotee or saintly person should not be dreadful to others, nor should anyone be a source of dread to him. If one treats others with nonenmity, then no one will become his enemy. There is the example, however, of Jesus Christ, who had enemies, and they crucified him. The demoniac are always present, and they find fault even in saintly persons. But a saintly person never becomes angry, even if there is very great provocation.
FAQs
This verse teaches that a wise person should not submit to the control of one whose influence causes widespread disturbance; seeking inner fearlessness requires refusing such degrading influence.
Dhruva was fiercely attacking the Yakshas in grief and anger; Manu advised him to restrain himself and not be driven by the kind of influence that agitates society and destroys peace.
Do not let anger-driven people, toxic groups, or outrage culture dictate your decisions; choose guidance that increases clarity, compassion, and steady devotion, which leads to real fearlessness.