Source: # Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2.7 *Raga is that which trails after pleasure.* सुखानुशयी रागः ॥ *sukhanusayi ragah ||* Raga is that which trails after pleasure. Raga (attachment) is the hook that follows pleasure. When something feels good, it leaves a strong impression, and the mind starts looking for the next dose: a certain person's attention, a social media like, a drink or a perfect grade. This matches the chain described in Bhagavad Gita 2.62. In modern terms, it is how craving and reward loops drive addiction. Pleasure itself is not wrong; the danger is when it becomes a rigid hook that runs your life. [All 35 chapters](https://satish.myadvisorfriend.com/chapters/) · [183 stories from real life](https://satish.myadvisorfriend.com/stories/) · [61 Hindu shloks for the mind](https://satish.myadvisorfriend.com/shlokas/) · [Psychology for Everyone – A Mental Well Being Series](https://satish.myadvisorfriend.com/) [myadvisorfriend@gmail.com](mailto:myadvisorfriend@gmail.com) · [Contact](https://satish.myadvisorfriend.com/contact/) · [About](https://satish.myadvisorfriend.com/about/) · [Privacy](https://satish.myadvisorfriend.com/privacy/) · [Disclaimer](https://satish.myadvisorfriend.com/disclaimer/) --- *Psychology for Everyone – A Mental Well Being Series* by Satish Zope · free to read · Contact: [myadvisorfriend@gmail.com](mailto:myadvisorfriend@gmail.com) · [About](https://satish.myadvisorfriend.com/about/) · [Privacy](https://satish.myadvisorfriend.com/privacy/) · [Disclaimer](https://satish.myadvisorfriend.com/disclaimer/)