Sri Aurobindo
Writings in Bengali
Translated into English
Patrawaly: Letters to N. and S
1. Obstacles and Difficulties
Any average man reacts like this — to be pleased when praised and offended when blamed. There is nothing strange about that. But it is absolutely essential for a sadhak to get over this weakness; he must remain unshaken by praise or criticism, honour or insult. But it cannot be easily done, it will take time.