Anger – we all have seen it in others and have felt it as well. But what exactly is this feeling and emotion and why the whole world tries to control and get rid of it? Let us find out what anger is, what the causes of anger are, and how to manage it with meditation.
What is Anger?
Anger is one of the biggest obstacles in a happy life and a threat to our wellbeing. This emotion of ours affects our family, friends, and those we come in touch with, more than it affects us. Being angry towards something or someone is equivalent to holding a hot thing in our own hand, which would continuously burn and harm us. Anger is a negative feeling and negative thoughts, which (if harboured) bring a negative impact on one’s life and health. It is a strong feeling that prevents people from developing Krishna Consciousness.
What is the Main Cause of Anger?
As per The Bhagwat Gita – A steady mind is the one that is free from all bonds and attachments, fear and anger, and unaffected by misery or pleasure. However, this quality is to be seen rarely in us human beings. We have our minds set on our priorities, and their failure make us angry.
Even the slightest of dissatisfaction makes us so hyper that our positive attitude kind of disappears for the time being. People try out different ways of reducing their anger, but those who practice meditation are the ones who seem to have more control over this peace destroying and health impairing behavior.
Here are the Tips to Manage Your Anger with Meditation
People across the globe hunt for effective ways of anger management, which can help eliminate their struggles with anger and stress. Meditation has become a go-to option for many people having anger issues around the world. Mantra meditation is one of the best meditation techniques for anger management. It is of two types – Japa and Kirtan. The quiet and personal meditation is Japa, wherein you find a peaceful space to sit and calmly chant a mantra. Kirtan, on the other hand, is a congregational meditation with people chanting and playing musical instruments.
You are supposed to keep chanting a particular mantra repeatedly and in a particular fashion for the said time until you start feeling relaxed and happy inside. The energy of the sound created through mantra chanting helps you achieve oneness with God and your spirit, and meditation empowers your thinking.
Mantras are powerful but you have to recite them religiously and with full conviction to achieve the desired results. The better you perform, the quicker you have a peaceful and calm mind. You should also ensure that you practice mantra meditation every day at the same time. When you recite mantras with all your heart, they pull out the negative energy and fill your body and mind with positive energy.
Mantra meditation starts to show its effects right from day one; however, a complete change takes time. So an important tip for you here is patience. You have to be patient and try not to lose faith.
When you will keep doing it day after another for some time, your mantra meditation would pay as desired.
What are some Good Mantras for Anger Management?
You can practice any mantra but we have some effective mantras from the Hindu religious practices here, which have been reported to be effective for anger management.
Krishna Mantra –
The Krishna Mantra is popular for providing peace and power to the one who chants it religiously. It goes like – Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare. This mantra recites various names of Lord Krishna and praises His glory. You can chant this mantra while sitting somewhere alone or with other devotees in a temple.
The most basic yet the most powerful mantra of Hindu religion is OM, which means “it is” or “to become,” or “will be.” Scientists around the world have researched this mantra and found out that its frequency matches the natural frequency of the earth. This is the reason why this cosmic sound is considered beneficial for mantra meditation.
Shiv Mantra –
Shiva mantra includes three simple words – On Namah Shivay (I bow to Shiva). Shiva represents the eternal life circle and by chanting this mantra, you surrender your problems to the Supreme Lord.
Anger is one of the most powerful and destructive emotions, which consumes our energy and happiness. Meditation is an effective way to deal with this negative emotion, as guided meditation helps one control and, eventually, get rid of the habit of harbouring anger.