First of all, that post was a direct quote by the ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle (Arastu).
Secondly - generally, anger is not good and we should learn to avoid it or control it.
However, sometimes, there are situations where anger can be justified if it is for the right reason and at the right time.
In fact, not showing anger at the right time can sometimes be damaging and harmful - with adverse results.
In fact, not showing anger at the right time can sometimes be damaging and harmful - with adverse results.
When Pandavas lost the chess game, Duryodhan ordered that Draupadi be brought to the open court and unrobed in front of everyone.
When Draupadi was being insulted and humiliated - disgracefully unrobed publically in the court - the eminent scholars and stalwarts of ethics and morality such as Bheeshm and Dronachaarya were also present there.
But they did not speak up against such a malicious, immoral action of their lords, the Kauravas.
It was the right time and right reason for them to show their anger against Duryodhan - who was the right person for directing their anger towards - but they did not show their anger. They kept quiet - which was not the right thing to do.
Their anger would have been perfectly justifiable at that time - to save a helpless woman from such humiliation in an open royal court.
Showing you anger and disapproval when you see someone being exploited, cheated, raped, or beaten up can be justified and considered the right thing to do at the right time.
There can be many more such examples.
Such as parents getting angry at their children to correct their flaws when they misbehave - only for the right reason and for a short time.
Similarly, Gurus and teachers - friends and well-wishers showing a bit of anger - only to help and steer them in the right direction.
Taking the right decision at the right time is very important.
To Speak or not to speak - to be angry or not -
It all depends on the situation.
We have to choose wisely.
‘Rajan Sachdeva’
When Draupadi was being insulted and humiliated - disgracefully unrobed publically in the court - the eminent scholars and stalwarts of ethics and morality such as Bheeshm and Dronachaarya were also present there.
But they did not speak up against such a malicious, immoral action of their lords, the Kauravas.
It was the right time and right reason for them to show their anger against Duryodhan - who was the right person for directing their anger towards - but they did not show their anger. They kept quiet - which was not the right thing to do.
Their anger would have been perfectly justifiable at that time - to save a helpless woman from such humiliation in an open royal court.
Showing you anger and disapproval when you see someone being exploited, cheated, raped, or beaten up can be justified and considered the right thing to do at the right time.
There can be many more such examples.
Such as parents getting angry at their children to correct their flaws when they misbehave - only for the right reason and for a short time.
Similarly, Gurus and teachers - friends and well-wishers showing a bit of anger - only to help and steer them in the right direction.
Taking the right decision at the right time is very important.
To Speak or not to speak - to be angry or not -
It all depends on the situation.
We have to choose wisely.
‘Rajan Sachdeva’
Very clearly explained
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ReplyDeleteThere goes a saying that five invisible vices attached to living beings, if used, in rarerest of rarerest circumstances are likely to be result oriented. Nicely explained strategy to unlock "ANGER"
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