MODERATION
IN ANGER
In
some situations, anger is required. For example, a father may need to scold his
children if they have done something very wrong, or a teacher may have to
express anger at his students, or a Sheikh (spiritual teacher) at his
disciples, to correct their behaviour. However, it is important to express only
as much anger as is necessary to correct their behaviour, and not become
excessively angry. If a person goes overboard with his anger, it means that his
behaviour is now being driven by his emotions, and not by a desire to help his
student or child or disciple to improve their behaviour. Becoming excessively
angry in such situations then becomes a sin, and often tends to bring outcomes
opposite to what was originally intended.
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