Swami Mukundananda
Someone's harsh word hurts my ego. How should I respond?
Own your shortcoming, don't blame others
The scriptures say to become totally humble, yet one harsh word hurts our ego. Every time we are disturbed inside, if we are sincere we realize it is our own shortcoming; if insincere, we blame the circumstances.
Every time we are disturbed from inside, by anger, desire, greed, hatred or envy, if we are sincere we will realize it is our own shortcoming; if we are insincere we will blame the circumstances.