Society today is racked by jealousy and hatred. Jealousy is a disease which gives rise to hatred. Develop forbearance and goodwill. That is the cure for jealousy. I have often declared: “My life is My message.” Often, many have extolled Me or derided Me. I do not get elated by praise or depressed by criticism. I treat everything alike. Samatwam yogam uchyate – Equal-mindedness is yoga. What do I lose when someone criticises Me? That is his opinion. It does not affect Me. Those who criticise Baba are suffering from a disease, like those who reject a sweet because they suffer from diabetes. The fault lies not in the sweet but in the person who is unable to relish it. They know that Baba is engaged in beneficial activities, and they want Him. But because some of their selfish interests are not served, they turn against Swami. That is a malady. When you see the facts in this light, you will realise the truth. Today, you have to cultivate a serene equanimity that rises above these trifles. – Divine Discourse, Nov 18, 1995