Control of anger
Question
Dear dhananjay First of all wish u happy holi.
I am quite comfortable with celibacy but i have no control over anger(krodh),greed(lobha),moha and ahankara. I want to ask you can i become successful in controlling these just by becoming celibate?Plz suggest me some books which can be helpful in self-realization.
Answer
Hello Neeraj,
Wish you also a Happy Holi. Coming to the answers,
Lust, anger, attachment, greed, arrogance and jealousy (called 'Arishadvargas) are the six negative traits that bind man to delusion and deprive him of the bliss and well being that are in truth his default nature. They are the result of ignorance and in turn breed more ignorance causing a vicious cycle. The practice of Brahmacharya in thought, word and deed with constant God-meditation will gradually make one realize the fallacy of indulging in these six impediments to soul bliss and will help one in negating them. What is important is to constantly remember that indulgence in any one of these six traits leads to loss in 'Prana' or vital energy and will cause a downfall of the aspirant in terms of his net progress in all walks of life both spiritual and material.
For this reason, one should constantly remind oneself that we are the 'Atman' or soul which in reality is unblemished, stainless and untainted by the happenings around us and not get instigated into a state represented by the above six traits. With constant God-meditation and a virtuous mode of Brahmacharya, this aim can be accomplished to a considerable extent further to crossing a year of unbroken celibacy. After a year's practice, one can observe more concrete progress in terms of a further reduction in the tendency to succumb to any of the six. What is required is constant determination and perseverance to refrain from getting fired up by these traits and remind oneself to stay unruffled around the happenings in the world along with the practice of Brahmacharya.
The Bhagavad-Gita would be the most practical and user friendly guide for an aspirant aiming for self realization. It is a perfect pointer of the path to be taken for spiritual growth, confirming to the practical application of how to implement ideals. Opt for the summary on the Bhagavad-Gita written by Shri 'Paramahansa Yogananda' published by the self-realization fellowship. This is a book of priceless value to the Yogi.
God bless and have a nice day :-)
Dhananjay