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Bhagavad Gita 6.7
Praise and criticism both pass through. Your calm doesn't have to depend on either.
Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 6, Verse 7
जितात्मनः प्रशान्तस्य परमात्मा समाहितः।
शीतोष्णसुखदुःखेषु तथा मानापमानयोः॥
jitātmanaḥ praśāntasya paramātmā samāhitaḥ
śītoṣṇa-sukha-duḥkheṣu tathā mānāpamānayoḥ
Translation
For one who has mastered the self and is deeply calm, the higher self remains steady — in cold and heat, pleasure and pain, honour and dishonour.
हिन्दी भावार्थ
जिसने स्वयं को जीत लिया है और जो प्रशांत है, उसकी आत्मा सर्दी-गर्मी, सुख-दुख और मान-अपमान में भी स्थिर रहती है।
In simple words Interpretation
Praise and criticism both pass through. Your calm doesn't have to depend on either.
Context
Krishna describes the inner calm of one who isn't swung by how others see them.
When this may help
When criticism has stung, or you're relying too much on others' approval.
Reflection question
Whose approval are you waiting for right now?
A small practice
When you receive praise or criticism today, simply say "thank you" inwardly and let it pass.
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