If you encounter someone overtaking from the wrong side while driving, do you find yourself succumbing to anger and using harsh words? Does your blood pressure rise when your child, spouse, or someone close fails to offer support? Perhaps an uninformed leave taken by a subordinate or servant triggers a surge in frustration. Anger, a natural and healthy emotion, demands positive handling as uncontrolled anger can adversely affect both your health and relationships.
The mere mention of anger tends to bring a frown to the face. Whether you're the one expressing anger or the recipient, the displeasure associated with this emotion is universal. Despite this, we all experience, express, or fall victim to anger. The damage is apparent, and the desire to avoid its negative consequences is shared. Yet, unprovoked anger, emerging for no discernible reason, can initiate a chain reaction, impacting individuals in its wake.
Anger is a natural outlet for emotional cleansing, according to psychologists. It serves as a medium to release deep-rooted negative feelings and frustrations. However, when expressed negatively, it can lead to disastrous consequences. Suppressing anger is equally detrimental, akin to a time bomb with an unknown detonation time. The challenge lies in giving proper direction to anger, a task easier said than done, especially in the heat of the moment when rational thinking becomes elusive.
Anger energy can be released through physical outlets such as exercise, cleaning, or engaging in activities that distract the mind. If physical outlets are unavailable, reading a good or religious book can serve as a guide during moments of anger. The analysis of the cause behind anger helps in achieving balance, recognizing the cause itself as a victory. It allows for a calm search for solutions, either through personal action or acceptance of situations beyond intervention.
In pondering the question of what defines a good manager, one must consider whether it is someone who fosters a calm and cooperative work environment or one who consistently displays anger towards their employees. The clear answer leans towards the former – a good manager is someone who not only understands their tasks but also knows how to lead and manage their team effectively. The ability to create a comfortable and friendly atmosphere for others to work in is a hallmark of managerial competence. Conversely, an inability to achieve this may suggest a lack of managerial skills and an underlying issue within oneself. In essence, the key to solving such problems lies within, and it becomes imperative to address and improve upon one's shortcomings. The ramifications of unchecked anger in a professional setting include the development of more adversaries than allies, coupled with strained relationships.
Therefore, it is necessary to train the mind, fortify emotional resilience, acknowledge weaknesses, and take proactive steps towards improvement. Recognizing and addressing one's weaknesses is not a sign of weakness itself; instead, it signifies strength and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
How does spiritual knowledge aid in anger control and promote wise behavior during moments of anger? Spiritual knowledge serves as a potent tool for psychological molding. Research on anger management can be conducted with wisdom and in the right manner. Understanding that anger is a form of energy, which can be either constructive or destructive, is crucial. The key is not to eliminate anger but to redirect its path. Florence Nightingale, for instance, channeled her anger toward the cause of pain rather than releasing it on ailing patients, serving them with unwavering dedication.
In the realm of yoga, which involves using energy to bring harmony to the cosmos, anger can be harnessed constructively. According to the Bhagavad Gita, a true yogi is one who controls the body, withdraws desires, and achieves a mind devoid of wishes. Here, the focus is on a yogi whose mind is free from desire, indicating a shift of energy away from desires. This concept aligns with the practice of pratyahara, the withdrawal of senses, which involves redirecting mental energy, not physical stillness.
In human life, experiencing grief or agony is inevitable. Anger tends to arise when physically or emotionally hurt, influenced by surrounding circumstances. The ability to change these circumstances requires action in that direction; otherwise, acceptance becomes necessary. Persistent anger reflects an inability to manage situations, indicative of weak management skills. Spiritual teachings guide individuals on how to handle situations without advocating the suppression of anger. The emphasis is on building inner strength so that external factors cannot disturb this core strength.
Incorporating pranayama techniques such as Nadi Shodhan, Anulom Viloma, Shitali, and Sheetkari into your routine can foster a sense of calmness by imparting a soothing effect.
The process of pratyahara, or the withdrawal of senses, is recommended on the spiritual path to help individuals remain unaffected by external influences. It involves mental withdrawal from the outside world, a mental process rather than a physical one. This process can be achieved step by step, starting with the habit of thinking before speaking, especially when under the influence of anger. Choosing words carefully prevents feeding another person's frustration, averting a chain reaction.
Governing anger is a real challenge, but gradual improvements become evident with consistent practice. Developing a habit of forgiveness is a powerful tool in anger management. Forgiveness not only benefits others but also brings inner peace. Accepting that others may not always act as desired and remaining flexible and forgiving are key lessons. Religious texts offer various remedies against anger, including mantras, gemstones, yantras, yagyas, and other methods. However, the effectiveness of these remedies depends on the individual's willingness to change and improve. When considering gemstones, both pearl and moonstone are found to be effective, but careful analysis of the birth chart is necessary to avoid potential negative effects.
I am providing here some of effective mantras to help to lower high energy levels :
Sitting in padmasana or siddhasana and observe rhythmic breathing also makes you at peace.
The following mantras will help you to cool down soon:
You can recite this mantra for 21 times and after the recitation of mantra each time just blow into the water. Like this do it for 21 times. and then sprinkle the water three times on the face. You will observe that your anger is vanished and you would be cool down.
"OM SHANTE PARSHANTE SARVA KRODH PASHNEEN SWAHA"
These mantras will also be helpful for you:
1. Daihika daivika bhoutika tapa
Rama raja nahin kahu byapa
2. Bharata charita kari mamu tulasije sadar sunahin
Siya Rama pada prema avasi hoi bhava rasa birati
Apart from this the best is to donate peace. Yes, you must have heard about donating food, clothes, money and other things but donating peace must be new to you. You can do it easily. Just listen to the person who is angry.
Listen to frustrations peacefully – if possible then provide the guidance of right path otherwise it is the best to just listen and provide comfort and solace to the person who is troubled. We go through many social sites like Facebook and WhatsApp, have many friends but no one is there who listens and share your inner frustrations.
After providing peace to others you will find endless peace in yourself too.
- Alka Vijh, goldmedalist
Consultant astrologer and spiritualist
Consultant astrologer and spiritualist
