Sanskrit Shloka

उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत्।
आत्मैव ह्यात्मनो बन्धुरात्मैव रिपुरात्मनः॥

Hindi Meaning: मनुष्य को अपने मन के द्वारा स्वयं को ऊपर उठाना चाहिए, स्वयं को नीचे नहीं गिराना चाहिए। मन ही मनुष्य का मित्र है और मन ही उसका शत्रु बन सकता है।

English Meaning: A person should lift the self by the mind and should not let the self sink. The mind can become one's friend, and the mind can also become one's enemy.

Today's Teaching

Aaj Ki Shiksha: Apne aap ko upar uthao; apne mann ko nirasha ka karan mat banne do.

This verse reminds us that inner discipline begins with the way we guide our own mind. A steady, encouraging mind becomes a friend in difficult moments, while repeated negative thinking can quietly weaken our courage.