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Veda-nighantu (2nd adhyaya)<ref name=":0" /> describes eleven names of Krodha namely, हेलः (helaḥ), हरः (haraḥ), हृणिः (hṛṇiḥ) त्यजः (tyajaḥ), भामः (bhāmaḥ) एहः (ehaḥ), ह्वरः (hvaraḥ) तपुषी (tapuṣī) जूर्णिः (jūrṇiḥ) मन्युः  (manyuḥ) व्यथिः (vyathiḥ) - इत्येकादश क्रोधनामानि । इति वेदनिघण्टौ २ अध्यायः ॥ ityekādaśa krodhanāmāni | iti vedanighaṇṭau 2 adhyāyaḥ ||  

Veda-nighantu (2nd adhyaya)<ref name=":0" /> describes eleven names of Krodha namely, हेलः (helaḥ), हरः (haraḥ), हृणिः (hṛṇiḥ) त्यजः (tyajaḥ), भामः (bhāmaḥ) एहः (ehaḥ), ह्वरः (hvaraḥ) तपुषी (tapuṣī) जूर्णिः (jūrṇiḥ) मन्युः  (manyuḥ) व्यथिः (vyathiḥ) - इत्येकादश क्रोधनामानि । इति वेदनिघण्टौ २ अध्यायः ॥ ityekādaśa krodhanāmāni | iti vedanighaṇṭau 2 adhyāyaḥ ||  

In Vachaspatyam we find that anger is defined as परापकाराय चित्तवृत्तिभेदे, परानिष्टाभिलाषेण अनिष्टविषयद्वेषहेतुके चित्तवृत्तिभेदे। It is a state of mind (intent of) to causing harm to others (maybe in response to some previous wrong doing), or a mental state arising due to dvesha (hatred) a disposition to   

In Vachaspatyam we find that anger is defined as परापकाराय चित्तवृत्तिभेदे, परानिष्टाभिलाषेण अनिष्टविषयद्वेषहेतुके चित्तवृत्तिभेदे। It is a state of mind (intent of) to causing harm to others (maybe in response to some previous wrong doing), or a mental state arising due to dvesha (hatred) a disposition to aversion.  

According to Sahitya Darpana<ref name=":0" />, anger is the feeling (sthayibhava) which gives rise to raudra sentiment (क्रोधश्च रौद्ररसस्य स्थायिभावः “रौद्रः क्रोधस्थायिभावो रक्तो रुद्राधिदैवतः”) and is characterized by certain visible bodily signs.  

According to Sahitya Darpana<ref name=":0" />, anger is the feeling (sthayibhava) which gives rise to raudra sentiment (क्रोधश्च रौद्ररसस्य स्थायिभावः “रौद्रः क्रोधस्थायिभावो रक्तो रुद्राधिदैवतः”) and is characterized by certain visible bodily signs.

== Nature of Anger ==

== Nature and Expression of Anger ==

Krodha is described as a destructive emotion with the potential to harm the [[Indian Concept of Self|inner self]], akin to a consuming burning fire.   

Krodha is described as a destructive emotion with the potential to harm the [[Indian Concept of Self|inner self]], akin to a consuming burning fire.   

Anger is a compounded phenomenon. It has tivational components, situational and individual variations, cognitive and excitatory interdependent manifestations and psycho physiological (especially neuroendocrine) aspects.<ref name=":2">Nitin Sharma et.al., ''Study Of Krodha (Anger) And It’s Co-Relation With Prakruti'' IAMJ: Volume 3; Issue 2; February- 2015</ref>

Anger is a compounded phenomenon. It has tivational components, situational and individual variations, cognitive and excitatory interdependent manifestations and psycho physiological (especially neuroendocrine) aspects.<ref name=":2">Nitin Sharma et.al., ''Study Of Krodha (Anger) And It’s Co-Relation With Prakruti'' IAMJ: Volume 3; Issue 2; February- 2015</ref>

According to chapter 7.31 of the naatyasaastra, krodha is characterized by certain physical and vocal expressions, including shaking the fists, biting the lips, grinding the teeth, reddening of the eyes and harsh, loud speech.

According to chapter 7.31 of the naatyasaastra, krodha is characterized by certain physical and vocal expressions, including  

 

* shaking the fists

* biting the lips

* grinding the teeth

* reddening of the eyes

* harsh, loud speech

== Cause of Anger ==

== Cause of Anger ==

=== Ayurveda ===

=== Ayurveda ===

=== Natyashastra ===

=== Natyashastra ===