Acharya Prashant addresses the question of controlling anger by differentiating between the act of anger and its root cause. He humorously suggests that to merely suppress the act, one could have a strong person hit them with a stick, noting that people tend to express anger only towards those they perceive as weaker, not towards powerful figures. He mentions other superficial methods like pouring water on one's head or fully expressing anger to face its consequences, but emphasizes these only address the event, not the underlying issue. Using the analogy of a pressure cooker, he explains that the outburst of anger is like the whistle, while the real problem is the fire underneath and the building pressure—a smoldering, restless life. He criticizes the tendency to focus only on silencing the whistle (the event of anger) while ignoring the fire (the cause). Similarly, anger is like a fire alarm; one can disable the alarm, but the fire remains. He clarifies that while the expression of anger is a chemical event that can be suppressed by medication, no pill can fundamentally change one's life. The speaker identifies the root of anger as a hellish life filled with unfulfilled desires. When desires are not met, that energy transforms into anger, which then erupts, often triggered by minor incidents. The disproportionate reaction stems from a life of deep-seated dissatisfaction. He points out that even successful people experience immense anger because achieving their goals does not bring inner peace; a fundamental restlessness persists. The ultimate solution, he advises, is not to suppress anger but to transform the life that creates it. This requires being conscious and responsible about one's desires. Instead of pursuing trivial things that never bring satisfaction, one should desire the highest and dedicate oneself to it. Desiring with awareness leads to liberation and beauty, whereas unconscious desiring results in restlessness and anger. He concludes that the hellish situations in life are often the outcome of one's own past, unconscious desires.