#265 Why Some Angry People Change the World (And Others Destroy Themselves) | With Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

#265 Why Some Angry People Change the World (And Others Destroy Themselves) | With Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

From Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond by Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

March 11, 2026 · 20 min · Season 1 · Episode 265

About this episode

The episode discusses the nature of anger from an Ayurvedic perspective and how it can be transformed into a positive force for change.

Anger is often seen as something dangerous or something that must be suppressed. But from an Ayurvedic perspective, anger is not inherently negative. It is a powerful emotional force that, when understood and directed properly, can become a source of clarity, courage, and transformation. The conversation examines how anger arises, what happens in the brain and body during moments of anger, and why suppressed anger can translate into physiological stress. The episode also explores how disciplined anger has historically driven meaningful change and how individuals can learn to transform reactive anger into conscious action. Episode Breakdown The connection between Anger & Agni Why Anger isn’t meant to be Suppressed Anger is a Secondary Emotion How Krishna Sees Anger as an Emotion Turning Anger in Your Favour How to Manage Anger Practically Timestamps 00:00 – 02:00: The real question about anger 02:00 – 04:00: Anger as fire in Ayurveda 04:00 – 05:30: Anger vs frustration, fear, and sadness 05:30 – 07:00: The Bhagavad Gita’s psychological chain of anger 07:00 – 11:30: What happens in the brain & body during anger 12:30 – 15:30: When anger becomes constructive 15:30 – 16:30…

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Host: Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

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Books & works: Bhagavad Gita

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