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“Try to understand why it is happening, from where it is coming, where the roots are, how it happens, how it functions, how it overpowers you, how in anger you become mad. Anger has happened before, it is happening now, but now add a new element to it, the element of understanding -- and then the…” quote by Rajneesh
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“Try to understand why it is happening, from where it is coming, where the roots are, how it happens, how it functions, how it overpowers you, how in anger you become mad. Anger has happened before, it is happening now, but now add a new element to it, the element of understanding -- and then the quality will change. Then, by and by, you will see that the more you understand anger, the less it happens. And when you understand it perfectly, it disappears. Understanding is like heat. When the heat comes to a particular point -- one hundred degrees -- the water disappears.”

Rajneesh

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Source Speech: Teachings of Rajneesh (Osho), 1970s

Understanding anger transforms it, reducing its power and eventually dissolving it.

In simple terms: Know anger to lessen it.

Key Takeaway

Practice self‑inquiry to calm anger.

Themes

psychology self‑awareness transformation

Mood

contemplative motivational

Type

spiritual self‑help

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth
  • stress management

Key Concepts

mindfulness emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you apply this insight daily?
  • What triggers your anger most often?
A Different Perspective

Understanding alone may not stop external triggers.

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