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undesirable are the many periodic phases of life. Unflinching, try to withstand the difficulties and
sail across the ocean of samsara through storms and winds towards the peaceful Shore of
Nibbana where all sufferings cease.
Example - For example, captains of ocean-going vessels cannot always expect calm and smooth
seas in their voyages. They are bound to encounter rough seas, turbulent winds and storms, or
rolling waves that may even endanger their ships. Under such circumstances, skilful captains use
their intelligence and industry to steer their ships through perilous seas and storms to drop anchor
at a safe haven.
Due to deeds of good and bad kamma in past existences, we encounter situations both desirable
and undesirable. Come what may, we must be like the captain of a ship; with confidence, zeal
and skill, we must face storms, gales, overcome difficulties, and dangers. We must be unmoved
by the eight worldly conditions to steer straight to drop anchor at the Port of Nibbana.
Intense Anger
When one comes across material losses, death of loved ones, downfalls or failures, there will
arises intense anger. It means extreme wrath. Ordinary anger leads to violence or even killing,
while it gives you superlative anxiety and ire. The flame of anxiety and fury in the heart boil the
blood circulating in the body. Therefore, a person with intense anger will get lapses or fits, or
even lose consciousness.
Intense anger affects persons who have weak minds and those who depend too much on others.
The weaker sex is more prone to suffer from intense anger. Feminine mind and physique are not
as strong as the masculine and are often inclined to depend on others due to inadequate wisdom
and knowledge concerning strengthening of mind. They easily suffer from sorrow and
lamentation, which overwhelm their subtle physique easily and develop into the state of intense
anger. .
2.1.9. Envy – Issa
When one hears about or meets an individual superior to one in beauty, wealth, education or
morality one often feels envious. This unwholesome thought is envy. There are many who do not
appreciate good tidings of others. They would comment "All birds are as beautiful as owls",
"Such rabbits are found in every bush". These comments grow out of envy.
There are proverbs, which say, "Envy arises when someone excels you. Having similar
objectives breeds hostility." Envy mostly exists in workers who feel inferior to co-workers.
Especially persons of same rank or status are affected by envy.
By feeling envious and by fabricating slander, one only ruins oneself because the wise condemn
one as a worthless person. In addition, the envious shall fall into woeful abodes (hell) in
samsara, whereas the envied will not be affected at all. Envy is unwholesome (akusala) mental
factor, everyone should abhor and eliminate it.
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