There are moments when you must assert yourself—not to change them, but to ensure that they do not take your silence as permission to continue their abuse. For example, if they are trying to smear your name, destroy your reputation, or gaslight you in front of others, you have the right to set the record straight. If they are violating boundaries, make it clear that you will not tolerate their actions. If they are physically, emotionally, or financially abusive, you may need to involve legal or protective measures.
God does not ask you to become a passive victim; He does not ask you to allow evil to walk all over you. Even Jesus confronted the Pharisees for their hypocrisy. Even the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stood against oppression. Even Krishna advised Arjuna to fight when righteousness was at stake.
Choose your battles wisely; not every provocation needs a response, not every lie needs your correction, and not every insult needs a defense. But when your safety, dignity, or future is on the line, you have the right to stand firm. Know the difference between silence that protects your peace and silence that enables abuse. One is wisdom; the other is submission. You were not created to be anyone’s victim.
3. Trust in Divine Justice
Narcissists will reap what they sow. It may feel unfair; it may seem like they always win, but nothing in this universe goes unseen. No action, no intention, no cruelty is without consequence. In Hinduism, the law of karma is absolute: as a person acts, so shall they be treated. The fruits of their deeds follow them like shadows. They think they are getting away with their manipulation, lies, and betrayal, but the universe does not forget. The energy they put out will find its way back to them.
Christianity echoes this in Galatians 6:7: “Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” The Quran reminds us: “And do not think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do; He only delays them for a day when eyes will stare in horror” (Quran 14:42). God is patient; He gives them time to change and time to repent. But when they do not, His justice comes swiftly. You do not need to take revenge; the Divine will handle them in ways you never could.
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