"Diamonds cut diamonds" is a popular proverb, which states that it takes a person or force of equal strength, cunning, or intelligence to defeat or overcome a powerful adversary. But this is an old school of teaching. These days, a tit-for-tat way of doing things is not correct and people should rely on more gentle and generous approach. Recently, I have seen a movie, in which a person used to spit on his neigbour door-step. The neighbor quite irritated with his act never confronted him, rather he took on the challenges. He started cleaning the spits of his own. Day after day, seeing the generous act by the neighbor, the person felt ashamed and stopped spitting. Our Sanskrit too highlighted similar understanding ;
अक्रोधेन जयेत् क्रोधमसाधुं साधुता जयेत् |
जयेत् कदर्यं दानेन जयेत् सत्येन चानृतम् ||
Akrodhena jayet krodhamasaadhum saadhutaa jayet.
Jayet kadarym daanena jayet satyena cxhaanrutam.
Akrodhena = free from anger, suppression of anger.
Jayet = win , overcome.
Krodhamasaadhum = Krodham + asaadhum. Krodham = anger
Asaadhum = a wicked person.
Saadhutaa = kindness.
Kadarya = miserly behaviour.
Daanena = by giving away as charity.
Satyena = by the truth.
Chaanrutam = Cha + anrutam .
Cha = and.
Anrutam = falsehood.
i.e. Victory over anger (in the form of retaliation) can be achieved only by not getting angry and victory over evil can be achieved only through gentle nature and good behavior. The tendency of miserliness can be overcome only by giving charity and the tendency of lying can be overcome only by truthfulness.
There is always a way to deal with negativity. It is necessary to understand the cause of negativity and try to handle mindfully. A gentle approach removes negativity by fostering inner calm and allowing positive energy to flow, rather than confronting negativity aggressively. Gentleness creates a more positive and collaborative environment by allowing for connection and understanding, even in difficult situations, promoting healing, personal growth, and greater overall well-being.
