A Collection of Buddhist Wisdom Verses - Ancient Buddhist Texts

22: Anger
AN 7.64 Kodhanasuttaṁ
The Dangers of Anger
The Buddha explains the things that foes wish
upon each other, and then speaks some verses
about the dangers of getting angry.
424. Kodhasammadasammatto, āyasakyaṁ nigacchati,
Ñātimittā suhajjā ca parivajjenti kodhanaṁ.
Drunk with pride and anger,
They will gain disrepute.
Relatives, also friends,
Shun one who is angry.
425. Anatthajanano kodho, kodho cittappakopano,
Bhayam-antarato jātaṁ taṁ jano nāvabujjhati.
Anger is the cause of loss,
Anger troubles the mind,
They do not understand
It arises from fear.
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