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Content/Authors/Shashank Rajesh/Self-Defence.md
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Action for nullifying [offense]{.spurious-link target=“Shashank Rajesh/Avoiding Offense Within Duality”} and abuse.
Wit is quite effective if there is a need to actively parry verbal abuse, though perhaps consequential.
Can prevent [Terms/Stress]{.spurious-link target=“Terms/Stress”} in the short term, but have undesirable consequences.
“He abused me, he struck me, he overpowered me, he robbed me.” Those who harbor such thoughts do not still their hatred.
“He abused me, he struck me, he overpowered me, he robbed me.” Those who do not harbor such thoughts still their hatred.
Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world. By non-hatred alone is hatred appeased. This is a law eternal. (Buddharakkhita)
Content/Authors/Shashank Rajesh/Vortex of Hatred.md
Opposite to [The Vortex of Enjoyment]{.spurious-link target=“The Vortex of Enjoyment”}.
Very easy to fall into in this age of conflict.
A mass of suffering, a waste of time, and a cause of future suffering.
Avoid at all costs.
Content/Authors/Shashank Rajesh/Thoughts copy.md
Self-defense
Though our actions may be generally aligned for our long-term benefit, we may still face hurdles along the way which could set us off course. Thus, a minimally viable form of self defence may need to be cultivated to ensure both stability and minimisation of the unwanted consequences of violence.
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These notes examine a particular source of stress and emotion. Volition provides a broader account of deliberate responses and their consequences.