Mbh 12.168.4c

Mahabharata · translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli

I am destitute also of a knowledge of the Vedas. Know, O best of Brahmanas, that I have taken up my abode here for the sake of wealth alone. At thy sight, however, I am blest today. We shall together set out of this place tomorrow. Do thou pass the night here with me. Thus addressed, the newly-arrived Brahmana, full of compassion as he was, passed the night there, refraining to touch anything. Indeed, though hungry and requested repeatedly the guest refused to touch any food in that house.'"'"

Mbh 12.168.4c · Mahabharata · SANTI PARVA

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Compassion Loneliness Poverty Wealth Wisdom

Compassion in other traditions

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And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

2 Peter 1:7 · Bible · 2 Peter

Thus it was that when the Tao was lost, its attributes appeared; when its attributes were lost, benevolence appeared; when benevolence was lost, righteousness appeared; and when righteousness was lost, the proprieties appeared.

Tao Te Ching 38.5 · Tao Te Ching

And compassion from Our presence, and purity; and he was devout,

Quran 19:13 · Quran · Mary

The disciples of Gotama are always well awake, and their mind day and night always delights in compassion.

Dhp 21.300 · Dhammapada · Miscellaneous

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