Anger!????
I have come across many strategies and ways and
answers to the question "how to deal with my ANGER? everything goes out of
control when i get angry! reverse counting from 25 to 0 also doesn't help
now...!" and so on and so forth... From all of them by far, below given is
the best workable solution to all your anger problems!
1. If
there is someone whose bodily actions are not kind but whose words are kind, if
you feel anger toward him, MEDITATE to put an end to your anger.
A
bhikshu practicing asceticism wears a patchwork robe. On a filthy garbage pile
one piece of cloth is still intact. So he takes it home, washes, and sews it
into his patchwork robe. If you are wise, when someone’s bodily actions are not
kind but his words are kind, pay attention to his kind words. This will help
you end your anger.
2. If you become angry with someone whose words are not kind but
whose bodily actions are kind, MEDITATE to put an end to your
anger.
The
surface of a lake is covered with algae and grass. A thirsty man takes off his
clothes, jumps into the water, and with his hands clears away the algae and
grass, and enjoys bathing in and drinking the cool water. It is the same, with
someone whose words are not kind but whose bodily actions are kind. Pay
attention to his bodily actions and not words, to end your anger.
3. If
there is someone whose bodily actions and words are not kind, but who still has
a little kindness in his heart, if you feel anger toward that person, MEDITATE to
end to your anger.
At
a crossroads a weak, thirsty, hot and deprived person sees a buffalo’s
footprint with some stagnant rainwater in it. She thinks, ‘If I use my hand or
a leaf to scoop it up, it will become muddy and undrinkable. I will have to
kneel down, put my lips right to the water, and drink it directly.’ She does
just that. When you see someone whose bodily actions and words are not kind,
but where there is still a little kindness in her heart, pay attention to the
little kindness that is in her heart so you may end your anger.
4. If there is someone
whose words and bodily actions are not kind, and in whose heart there is
nothing that can be called kindness, if you are angry with that person, MEDITATE to
end your anger.
A
man on a long journey falls sick. He is alone and exhausted and he fears he
will die. Someone comes along and takes the man’s hand and leads him to the
next village. She ministers to his needs. Because of this compassion and loving
kindness, the man’s life is saved. When you see someone whose words and bodily
actions are not kind, and in whose heart there is nothing that can be called
kindness, think: ‘That someone is undergoing great suffering. Unless he meets a
good spiritual friend, there will be no chance for him to transform and be
happy.’ You will open your heart with love and compassion.
5. If
there is someone whose bodily actions are kind, whose words are kind, and whose
mind is also kind, if you are angry with that person, MEDITATE to
end your anger.
A
lake’s water is clear and sweet. A thirsty man takes off his clothes, jumps
into the water, and finds great comfort and enjoyment in drinking and bathing
in the pure water. His suffering disappears. Give your attention to all his
kindness of body, speech, and mind, and do not allow anger or jealousy to
overwhelm you.
This
is what even Sri Sri says... Meditation is like "sabhi dukho ki ek
dava!"
Antar mukhi sada sukhi!
So
Keep Meditating and stay happy! :)
Jai
Gurudeva!
Arohi
