Dhammapada 132
March 15th, 2008 GuillaumeOne who, while himself seeking happiness,
does not oppress with violence other beings
who also desire happiness,
will find happiness hereafter.
One who, while himself seeking happiness,
does not oppress with violence other beings
who also desire happiness,
will find happiness hereafter.
The friend who is a helpmate,
the friend in happiness and woe,
the friend who gives good counsel,
the friend who sympathies too –
these four as friends the wise behold
and cherish them devotedly
as does a mother her own child.
As a mother would risk her life
to protect her child, her only child,
even so should one cultivate a limitless heart
with regard to all beings
“As I am, so are others;
as others are, so am I.”
Having thus identified self and others,
harm no one nor have them harmed
One should first establish oneself
in what is proper and only then
try to instruct others. Doing this,
the wise one will not be criticized.
Hate brings great misfortune,
hate churns up and harms the mind;
this fearful danger deep within
most people do not understand.
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