Bhagavad Gita 5.23

He who is able, while still here, to withstand the urge of desire and anger before liberation from the body — he is a yogi, he is a happy person.

Theme: Anger

"He who is able, while still here, to withstand the urge of desire and anger before liberation from the body — he is a yogi, he is a happy person."

Modern explanation

In the middle of the day, return to this: The pause between feeling and acting is the seat of your freedom. Make that pause longer.

Practical application

Before responding to the thing irritating you, draft your reply, wait ten minutes, then re-read it.

Reflection question

What boundary is this anger asking me to set, calmly?

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