Significance of Violent anger

Violent anger is described in both Jainism and Purana through intense emotional responses triggered by various circumstances. In Jainism, it reflects the hostility of ascetics towards the Master due to perceived neglect. In Purana, violent anger includes the fierce reactions of characters like Akampana, Hanuman, Bibishana, Saudasa, Bali, and Ravana, who all exhibit extreme emotions in response to personal affronts or threats. This keyphrase underscores the depth of emotional turmoil experienced by individuals in both contexts.

Synonyms: Furious rage, Intense fury, Extreme ire, Fierce indignation, Boiling rage, Rage, Fury, Wrath, Ire, Indignation, Temper

In Dutch: Gewelddadige woede; In Finnish: Väkivaltainen viha; In Spanish: Ira violenta

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Buddhist concept of 'Violent anger'

Buddhism Books

In Buddhism, violent anger relates to Upasamadhitthana, the extinction of anger. This occurs while fulfilling Khanti Parami, the perfection of patience or forbearance.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas

(1) Upasamadhitthana, which is extinction of this, in the course of fulfilling the Khanti Parami.[1]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Violent anger'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, violent anger is depicted as an extreme emotional response seen in characters like Ravana, Hanuman, Bibishana, Akampana, Bali, and Saudasa, highlighting how intense rage profoundly influences their actions and decisions in conflict.

Significance in Purana and Itihasa (epic history):
Purana Books

From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)

(1) The intense fury that overcame Bali after hearing Sugriva's cry.[2] (2) Hanuman’s intense rage in response to being wounded, driving him to retaliate fiercely.[3] (3) The extreme emotional response exhibited by Ravana upon learning about Maharaksha's death.[4] (4) An intense and fierce emotional response experienced by Akampana as he reacted to the actions of the monkeys.[5] (5) The intense rage that Saudasa experienced upon seeing the Rakshasas threatening the deer.[6]

The Purana refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Significance in Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology):
Jyotisha Books

From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology

(1) Violent anger is one of the negative consequences associated with the period of Saturn, indicating an unfavorable influence during that planetary period.[7] (2) Violent anger is a negative outcome associated with the period of Saturn, representing an unfavorable astrological result.[8]

Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotisha or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.

Jain concept of 'Violent anger'

Jainism Books

Violent anger in Jainism is interpreted as a profound hostility from ascetics towards their Master, stemming from feelings of neglect and perceived indifference regarding their need for guidance and support.

Significance in Jainism (general):

From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra

(1) The intense hostility experienced by the ascetics towards the Master due to their perception of his indifference to his shelter.[9]

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

The concept of Violent anger in local and regional sources

History Books

Violent anger arises when the bee experiences intense emotion due to the lotus rejecting its efforts to fulfill its desires, illustrating the connection between unmet needs and heightened emotional responses.

Significance in India history and geography:

From: Triveni Journal

(1) The emotion the bee felt after the lotus's rejection of its initial attempts to satisfy its needs.[10]

Classical concept of 'Violent anger'

Various literature Books

Meaning of Violent anger in Ancient Greek mythology, history and philosophy:
Greek Books

From: The History of Herodotus

(1) Apries paying no regard to that which he said, but being moved by violent anger, ordered his ears and his nose to be cut off.[11]

Ancient Greece in the Archaic Period was made up from independent states, called Polis, or city state. Classical Greek culture, especially philosophy, had a powerful influence on the Roman Empire. Greek mythology consists of stories belonging to the ancient Greeks concerning their Gods and heroes, the nature of the world and the origins and significance of their religious practices.