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Mbh 13.53.2e

Mahabharata · translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli

Although all of us are angry, we are still unable to look at the Rishi! Great is the energy of the holy Rishi of cleaned soul! Behold also the endurance of the king and his royal spouse! Though worn out with toil and hunger, they are still bearing the car!' The son of Bhrigu notwithstanding the misery he caused to Kusika and his queen, failed to mark any sign of dissatisfaction or agitation in them."
Mbh 13.53.2e · Mahabharata · ANUSASANA PARVA

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AngerChildrenLeadershipMarriagePatienceThe SoulSufferingWork

Anger in other traditions

The same theme, as Christianity, Hellenism and Islam address it.

Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take hold of them.
Psalms 69:24 · Bible · Psalms
Neptune with wrath rejects the rash design: “What rage, what madness, furious queen! is thine? I war not with the highest. All above Submit and tremble at the hand of Jove.”
Iliad 8.19 · Iliad · 8
Noemon then went back to his father’s house, but Antinous and Eurymachus were very angry. They told the others to leave off playing, and to come and sit down along with themselves. When they came, Antinous son of Eupeithes spoke in anger. His heart was black with rage, and his eyes flashed fire as he said:
Odyssey 4.58 · Odyssey · 4
(Saying): Eat of the good things wherewith We have provided you, and transgress not in respect thereof lest My wrath come upon you: and he on whom My wrath cometh, he is lost indeed.
Quran 20:81 · Quran

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