Bhagavad Gita 16.21

Threefold is this gate of hell, destructive of the self — lust, anger, greed.

Theme: Anger

"Threefold is this gate of hell, destructive of the self — lust, anger, greed. Therefore one should abandon these three."

Modern explanation

In the middle of the day, return to this: Anger is not your enemy; obedience to anger is. The same fire can warm or burn.

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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