Is justified anger based on a good and true basis valid?
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"Justified anger is a deception of the mind; when you see your flaws clearly, the need to defend an image dissolves, and anger loses its ground."
According to Osho, 'justified anger' is invalid; it’s a mind-trick to explode while preserving a holy self-image. We first declare our reason perfectly right so our divinity stays intact—that’s the mistake. Smash the inner statue, see yourself nakedly; the moment flaws are clearly seen, the compulsion to be angry loosens. With no image to defend, like the monk, accusations don’t provoke rage—and anger loses its ground.
Feeling “right” to be angry is mostly your mind protecting a pretend good-image; drop the mask, look honestly, and the anger melts.
Why this matters practically
- Pause when anger rises; ask which self-image you’re defending.
- Use honest self-observation to see the flaw instead of proving you’re right.
- Stop defending the ego; respond calmly and practically to what is.
- Use honest self-observation to see the flaw instead of proving you’re right.
- Stop defending the ego; respond calmly and practically to what is.
AI Confidence Score: 95%
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