“Krishna, How Do I Win Over Anger?”
Wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita
Anger often feels powerful in the moment — yet it leaves the mind restless, relationships wounded, and wisdom clouded. Many of us struggle silently and ask, “Krishna, how do I control my anger without suppressing myself?”
The Bhagavad Gita does not deny anger. Krishna explains its origin, its danger, and the path to rise above it — not through force, but through awareness.
Krishna’s Core Teaching: Anger Is Born from Unfulfilled Desire
“From desire arises anger.”
— Bhagavad Gita 2.62–63
Krishna clearly explains the chain: desire → attachment → frustration → anger → loss of wisdom. Anger is not sudden — it is the final stage of unchecked desire.
According to Krishna, to win over anger, one must understand it — not fight it blindly.
1. Pause Before Anger Becomes Action
“A person who is not disturbed by emotions is wise.”
— Bhagavad Gita 2.56
Krishna teaches that anger becomes destructive only when it turns into action or speech. Awareness in the first moment weakens anger’s control.
Way to practice: When anger arises, pause. Breathe. Delay response. Let clarity return.
2. Reduce Attachment and Expectation
“One who is free from attachment is peaceful.”
— Bhagavad Gita 2.71
Most anger comes from unmet expectations — from people, situations, or outcomes. Krishna teaches that attachment feeds anger.
Way to practice: Expect effort from yourself, not control over others.
3. Train the Mind Through Discipline
“The mind can be one’s friend or enemy.”
— Bhagavad Gita 6.5
Krishna explains that anger dominates when the mind is undisciplined. A trained mind observes emotions instead of obeying them.
Way to practice: Practice meditation, silence, and conscious breathing daily.
4. Respond from Dharma, Not Ego
“Established in wisdom, perform your duty.”
— Bhagavad Gita 2.48
Anger often rises when ego feels threatened. Krishna teaches that acting from dharma — right action — dissolves ego-driven reactions.
Way to practice: Ask before reacting: “What is the right response here?”
5. Surrender the Emotion to the Divine
“Surrender unto Me and be free from fear.”
— Bhagavad Gita 18.66
Krishna teaches that surrender releases the burden of emotional control. Anger loses power when it is offered, not suppressed.
Way to practice: Mentally offer your anger to Krishna. Let calm replace control.
Final Krishna-Centered Truth
Anger is not conquered by force — it is dissolved by understanding.
Observe desire.
Reduce attachment.
Discipline the mind.
Trust the Divine.
That is how anger loses its hold.
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