Bhagavad Gita 3.37

It is desire, it is anger, born of the rajas-guna, all-consuming and most sinful.

Theme: Anger

"It is desire, it is anger, born of the rajas-guna, all-consuming and most sinful. Know this to be the enemy here."

Modern explanation

In the middle of the day, return to this: The thing in front of you is rarely the real cause of your anger. The unmet desire underneath usually is.

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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