Bhagavad Gita 17.15
अनुद्वेगकरं वाक्यं सत्यं प्रियहितं च यत्।
Easy meaning
Speak what is true, kind, and useful — without needlessly agitating others.
When to use
Pause before send: Is it true? Kind? Needed?
Conflict and careful speech
Before You Speak
बोलने से पहले
For meetings, family chats, and messages you might regret.
Traditional teaching on speech
सत्यं ब्रूयात् प्रियं ब्रूयान्न ब्रूयात् सत्यमप्रियम्। प्रियं च नानृतं ब्रूयादेष धर्मः सनातनः॥
Easy meaning
Say what is true and pleasant. Don’t weaponize truth to hurt. Don’t sweeten a lie. That balance is lasting dharma.
When to use
In feedback or disagreement at home or work.