Premanand Maharaj Ji
How should I deal with people who are against me?
Keep the critic near
Kabir Das ji's doha says to keep the critic close by, who cleans you without soap and water. When someone abuses you, think that he is making you pure, and do not reply at that moment.
Kabir Das ji says: keep the critic near, build him a hut in your courtyard, for without soap or water he makes you clean.