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Questions and Answers, April-June, 2007

April, 2007
Q: How to deal with anger?
Sri Sri: Anger is ok. I have a technique for you. Whenever you get angry,
sing. If you get angry on your husband/wife, scold them by singing.
Opera singing is even better. See if you can do it. (He sings a
couple of lines... “You stupid, what did you do to me” and everyone
breaks into laughter) If possible take a guitar and sing with it.
It must be very interesting. Some people will become musician like
this.

Anger comes when you go out of certain rhythm. And, music is
bringing that rhythm back. Antidote for anger is music, exercise,
karate, martial arts.... You know martial arts have to be done
without anger. In Bhagvad Gita, Lord Krishna says to Arjun, "Arjun,
fight but not with anger or hatred." Now, anger does not take
permission before coming. Don’t regret anger.

It’s ok to be angry with children. If you don’t get angry at them,
they become so weak in the world. They cannot take criticism. They
become weak. You should know the limitation though. You know how
much salt should be put in the food. How cold or warm, your finger
will tell you. As parents, don’t feel guilty for scolding your
children. Thinking that way you become stressed and are preparing
yourself to get more upset or angry.

Q: So what if I become rich, so what if I become successful, so what..
So what .... So what....
Sri Sri: So what if I don't answer this question? For whatever has happened
you can say so what. But for things in future if you say, so what
if I ate anything, so what if I get sick... it doesn't work like
that. "So what", is used to go inwards, not when you are active.
When you want to rest, when going to bed, you can use "so what".
You don't want to go to bed with your coat, shirt and tie. Just
like this mind is clinging on to some events, so we drop it using
"so what". It's a technique. It brings freedom. But you can't
apply "so what" in activity.

Q: I feel like I'm losing control of my life.
Sri Sri: When were you in control of your life? If you ever thought you were in control of your life, then I'm sorry, for your ignorance. What is that you are going to lose? Do you have any control over your thoughts? They come like a stream.

After Pranayam and Meditation you have become aware of this. Now that you know what's happening then you started questioning. So now you are getting control, you are becoming aware of your thoughts. When we conducted courses in prison, prisoners told, oh I can watch my thoughts. They regret had they done this before they wouldn't be there in prison.

Don't worry you are not losing control. These are the moments when you realize nothing is in your hands. Pray. Prayer will make your desire strong. It will fructify.

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