'There are various habits which
can be learned in order to ensure equanimity.
When someone insults you or defames
you or ignores you, accept it with a smile;
this is the way of the world,
it is basically ungrateful,
ill-mannered, they are doing
me a good turn, my strength is on trial.
I shall not yield to anger or resentment.
Tell yourself such invigorating things,
and be quiet, with a smile of triumph on your lips.
There was a man once who was
roundly abused by a gang of mischievous young men.
He said, "Carry on! Enjoy yourselves!
I see that you are very happy at the chance.
This is exactly what I desire for you."
When you do not accept the insult
someone casts on you, it goes back to
the person who indulged in it first;
a registered letter that is not accepted
returns to the sender.
Do not damage you mental peace
by receiving the letter and reading the contents.
Refuse to read it.
You have a chance of correcting
the wrong doers too; accept it and
you join the gang of mischief-makers. So be warned!'
divinely sent
