How to ward off anger

How to ward off anger

Lust, greed, attachment, pride and anger are the inner enemies, which rob you of the treasure of Self-bliss. Among all, anger is the most dangerous and detrimental to Sadhana. If a thief enters a house, some items (fumitures etc.) still remain untaken. But if a house catches fire, everything is reduced to ashes. Nothing remains.

In the same way, if thieves like greed and attachment enter us, only some of our virtues are destroyed. But if the fire of anger overtakes, our mind, our entire treasures of Japas, Tapas and virtues are destroyed. Therefore, beware of anger. It is all right to act out anger, but be ever alert not to allow it to possess you.

Do not eat hurriedly. Take at least 25 minutes to eat and chew your food properly. If you find it difficult to ward off anger, press your tips of the fingers into your palms making a fist. Eat sattvic food. Stay away from garlic, red chillies, and fried foods.

Peace attained through Sadhana (spiritual practice) for the duration of one month is put to naught by a single fit of anger. Therefore, my beloved brothers ! be careful. Do not waste away your priceless life.

If you want to be happy and cheerful take a mixture of following contents every morning: 10 gms Honey, 1 glass of water, 5 to 10 basil (Tulsi) leaves and Sant Kripa Churna. If the churna or Tulsi are not available, honey alone will do.