Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 14, Verse 24

Krishna said
समदुःखसुखः स्वस्थः समलोष्टाश्मकाञ्चनः।तुल्यप्रियाप्रियो धीरस्तुल्यनिन्दात्मसंस्तुतिः ॥14.24॥

samaduḥkhasukhaḥ svasthaḥ samaloṣṭāśmakāñcanaḥtulyapriyāpriyo dhīrastulyanindātmasaṃstutiḥ

Meaning

They are the same in pain and pleasure, rooted in the self. A clod of earth, a stone and gold are alike to them. Steady, they treat the pleasant and unpleasant, and blame and praise of themselves, equally.

हिंदी में अर्थ

वह दुःख और सुख में समान रहता है और अपने स्वरूप में स्थित होता है। मिट्टी का ढेला, पत्थर और सोना उसके लिए एक जैसे हैं। वह धीर है, प्रिय-अप्रिय और अपनी निंदा-प्रशंसा को बराबर मानता है।

Practise it today

When you receive praise or criticism today, respond with the same simple "Thank you, I'll think about it," and notice what stirs inside.

Reflect tonight

Which shook you more today, praise or criticism? Why?

EquanimityEgo

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