The verse
अनुद्वेगकरं वाक्यं सत्यं प्रियहितं च यत् ।
स्वाध्यायाभ्यसनं चैव वाङ्मयं तप उच्यते ॥ १५ ॥
anudvega-karaṁ vākyaṁ
satyaṁ priya-hitaṁ ca yat
svādhyāyābhyasanaṁ caiva
vāṅ-mayaṁ tapa ucyate
Meaning · paraphrased
Krishna describes disciplined speech as truthful, kind and helpful words that do not needlessly disturb others, together with regular study and recitation of sacred texts.
A reflection for daily life
Honesty asks for care in how we speak. Before a difficult conversation, consider whether your words are accurate, useful and considerate. A calm tone can help a necessary truth be heard.
Today’s practice
Before one reply today, pause and ask: Is it true, helpful and kind? Then read a short passage of scripture with attention.
Sanskrit and transliteration checked against Vedabase: Bhagavad Gita 17.15. English meaning is our paraphrase; the headline, reflection and practice are editorial applications.