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feel happy and think that anger was a necessity? Without
anger, it was impossible to get him to the ground and make
him realize his mistake. If the mind is enveloped by such
thoughts, where is the space for regret and remorse? I will tell
you the truth. You regret your anger only when you are
subjugated by the opponent, your words misfire or he gets
upset with you and becomes your enemy. Now, is this regret
in the true sense?

If you really wish to regret your anger, do not feel pleased
about the so-called benefits of anger. Even if you feel happy
in the dominance you gained over your opponent, there is
actually nothing to be pleased about because –

1) You have actually increased the burden on your soul

because of anger and the resulting sinful activities.

2) The opponent was suppressed not because of your
anger but due to your punya karmas which were in
action. If your paap karmas would be in action, he
would not be suppressed in spite of your anger. Instead,

he would bounce back with equal rage. Thus, do not
remain under the wrong notion that you can attain
authority over others by way of anger. It is actually
your punya which plays the primary role and suppresses
others. If you do not rectify your mind’s wrong notion
of attaining dominance over others through anger, it

will get habituated to anger. Hence, STAY ALERT!

If you believe that anger or greed reap sweet fruits, you are

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