Bhagavad Gita 6.5
आत्मैव ह्यात्मनो बन्धुरात्मैव रिपुरात्मनः॥
Easy meaning
You can be your own friend — or your own enemy. The way you speak to yourself shapes your day.
When to use
After a mistake: replace “I’m useless” with “I’m learning.”
Self-talk, shame, self-worth
Kind Words, Kind Self
कोमल शब्द, कोमल स्वयं
For the harsh inner voice that modern life often amplifies.
Bhagavad Gita 17.15
अनुद्वेगकरं वाक्यं सत्यं प्रियहितं च यत्। स्वाध्यायाभ्यसनं चैव वाङ्मयं तप उच्यते॥
Easy meaning
Words that don’t agitate, that are true, kind, and helpful — that is a form of strength. Include your own heart in that kindness.
When to use
Before posting, messaging, or scolding yourself.