Krodha (Anger)

When
anger flares we lose our sense of judgment. The virtues like love and
forgiveness are destroyed. The anger trigers if someone acts against our wish,
if someone causes obstacles in the fulfillment of our desires, or if someone
breaches our trust. Everyone wants to stay away from those who become angry
easily. Due to anger, friends become foes. No one wants to help an angry
person, nor does anyone love him/her. The anger nourishes revenge and
therefore, instead of an angry nature we should develop a forgiving and
peaceful nature. Not only is anger harmful in this life, but it can bring the
bitter consequences into our next lives too. Sometimes, the virtuous people
become angry, but they immediately calm down and ask for forgiveness from the
people involved. In case if we get angry then instead of staying angry we
should also try to calm down. This way, the sin caused by anger would be
removed or minimized. We should cultivate virtues such as forgiveness,
penance, and repentance.