Chapter 12 · The Yoga of Devotion · Krishna said

Bhagavad Gita 12.19 — Steady in praise and blame

तुल्यनिन्दास्तुतिर्मौनी सन्तुष्टो येन केनचित्। अनिकेतः स्थिरमतिर्भक्तिमान्मे प्रियो नरः ॥

tulyanindāstutirmaunī santuṣṭo yena kenacit | aniketaḥ sthiramatirbhaktimānme priyo naraḥ ||

Meaning

who takes praise and blame alike, speaks little, is content with whatever comes, is not tied to any home, and has a steady mind full of devotion — that person is dear to me.

In today's life

Not letting praise or criticism on social media control your mood is a modern way to live this verse.

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