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26 Anger THE WAY TO CONQUER ANGER The external activities of the world : the thoughts, speech, and acts of human beings do not change. However, if one changes his bhaav (deep inner intention), then it is enough. People say they want to stop their anger. One cannot stop it immediately. Firstly, he must recognize what anger is and the causes behind it are. How is it born and who are its parents? All this has to be determined even before anger is understood. LIBERATION AT THE HANDS OF THE LIBERATED Do you want to be rid of your weaknesses? Tell me what you want to get rid of. Make a list. Are you bound by anger, pride, attachment, and greed? Questioner : Yes. Dadashri : How can a person who is bound, free himself? How can someone whose arms and legs are tied up tightly become free? Questioner : He has to get help from someone. Dadashri : Should he seek the help of someone who himself is tied up? Questioner : He should get help from someone who is free to help. Dadashri : Yes, you have to ask help from a person who is free. THE FOOD OF ANGER, PRIDE, ATTACHMENT AND GREED There are many people who have some awareness and insight into their anger. They say that they do not like the anger that develops within them. Many on the other hand believe that unless they get angry, they will not accomplish anything.