Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 23

Krishna said
नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः।न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुतः ॥2.23॥

nainaṃ chindanti śastrāṇi nainaṃ dahati pāvakaḥna cainaṃ kledayantyāpo na śoṣayati mārutaḥ

Meaning

Krishna says: weapons cannot cut the self, fire cannot burn it, water cannot wet it, and wind cannot dry it.

हिंदी में अर्थ

श्रीकृष्ण कहते हैं: आत्मा को न शस्त्र काट सकते हैं, न आग जला सकती है, न पानी गीला कर सकता है और न हवा सुखा सकती है।

Practise it today

When harsh criticism comes today, imagine it as wind against a mountain. Take what is useful, and let the rest pass without wounding you.

Reflect tonight

Did any criticism today pass through you without leaving a wound?

The SelfFearEquanimity

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