The verse
यस्मान्नोद्विजते लोको लोकान्नोद्विजते च य: ।
हर्षामर्षभयोद्वेगैर्मुक्तो य: स च मे प्रिय: ॥ १५ ॥
yasmān nodvijate loko
lokān nodvijate ca yaḥ
harṣāmarṣa-bhayodvegair
mukto yaḥ sa ca me priyaḥ
Meaning · paraphrased
Krishna cherishes a person who causes others no distress, remains steady when others are unsettling, and is free from agitation in joy, distress, fear and anxiety.
A reflection for daily life
Peace begins with the effect we have on others. Let your presence make room for honesty, kindness and a calmer response.
Today’s practice
Before one difficult reply today, pause. Choose words that are truthful, kind and useful.
Sanskrit and transliteration checked against Vedabase: Bhagavad Gita 12.15. English meaning is our paraphrase; the headline, reflection and practice are editorial applications.