The gods, with Brahma at their head, worship your benevolent self, O sinless one. You are everything. You are the creator of the gods and it was you who caused them to be created. Through your grace, the gods pass their time in joy and perfect fearlessness.
Benevolence
Benevolence refers to kindness and generosity across spiritual traditions. Traditions converge on the importance of cultivating benevolence for personal growth and harmony. They diverge in their perspectives on its expression and scope.
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Righteousness is the greatest good; forgiveness is the supreme peace; knowledge is the ultimate contentment; and benevolence is the only true happiness.
I have loved thee with an everlasting love, therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee.
The life of a householder is not about indulging in lust and loose living. Instead, it's a life of selfless service, focused on Dharma, charity, goodness, kindness, and self-help, which benefits all of humanity.
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace and goodwill towards all people.
All that brings happiness in life is achieved through the grace of the company of saints. The more we attend congregations, the more our life becomes enriched with saintly qualities. Our heart begins to absorb love and humility, which are the sources of all kinds of happiness.
True religion teaches us to come together, rise above all kinds of discrimination, and treat all beings as children of the same Supreme Father, serving and loving them selflessly and genuinely.
Salutations to the glorious sovereign Guru, by whose grace one is able to cast off the great darkness of ignorance. May that salutation bring the fulfilment of the highest aspiration — Self-realisation.
यस्मादनुग्रहं लब्ध्वा महदज्ञानमुत्सृजेत् । तस्मै श्रीदेशिकेन्द्राय नमश्चाभीष्टसिद्धये
May the gracious Lord, whose name is the unfailing remedy for the disease of birth and death and alleviates the three kinds of terrible pain, remain propitious to me and you.
यस्य नामाभिरुचिराः श्रवणात् सर्वपापैः प्रमुच्यते जन्मान्तर कृतमांस् तृणाकारः
They are the source of kindness and other virtues. They feel sad when they see others in distress and are happy when they see others happy. They are calm, and they don't consider anyone as their enemy. They are free from pride and passion, and they have control over greed, anger, joy, and fear. They are gentle and compassionate towards those in distress, and they have pure devotion to me in their thoughts, words, and actions. They show respect to everyone and are humble themselves. I love such people as I love my own life. They have no personal interests, but they are dedicated to my name and are full of peace, calmness, humility, and good humor.
सम दम नियम नीति नहिꣳ ˛ओलहिꣳ, परुष बचन कबहूउ नहिꣳ बोलहिꣳ
I have no doubts, nor have I ever known any dejection or infatuation, only your compassion and kindness.
नाथ न मोहि संदेह कछु सपनेहु सोक न मोह, केवल कृपा तुम्हारिहि कृपानंद संदोह
The gracious and almighty Lord Rama, the Lord of the Raghu dynasty, is so compassionate, no one can describe His benevolence.
जाहु भवन मम सुमिरनकरेहुऊ , मन क्रम बचन धर्म अनुसरेहुऊ
The hero of Raghu's line removed the sorrow of all men and women by casting his benevolent gaze upon them.
Courage and resilience are the wheels of this chariot. Honesty and good behavior are its guiding principles. Additionally, strength, discernment, self-control, and kindness are the horses that pull the chariot, all connected by the bonds of forgiveness, compassion, and a balanced mind.
He on whom you bestow your blessings is always fortunate and perpetually happy; everyone, including gods, humans, and sages, is kind to him.
जाम्बवान् उवाच, शृणु, रघुनन्दन, यस्य ते दैवतम्, सशाश्वतं शृणु, सुभगाश्च निरन्तरः
Go and drink water, and partake of the beautiful and luscious fruits of various kinds.
He has kept my vow, giving up his own, and has thus shown great kindness and love.
As the great hermit spoke of Rāma's virtues, amiability, and kind disposition, tears came to his eyes and a thrill ran through his body.
कहि प्रनामु कछु कहन लिय सिय भै सिथिल सनेह, थकित बचन लोचन सजल पुलक पल्लवित देह "सेन्दिन्ग् हेर् ग्रेएतिन्ग् सीता ओपेनेद् हेर् लिप्स् तो सय् सोमेथिन्ग् बुत् wअस्
Treat your subjects with kindness in thought, word, and deed, and serve your mothers with equal respect.
करम बचन मन छारि छलु जब लगि जनु न तुम्हार, तब लगि सुखु सपनेहु नही किए कोइ उपचार
You are extremely kind to me, like my own father. I bow down to you and pray that you do everything in your power to ensure my father does not feel miserable on my account.
मातु मते महु मानि मोहि जो कछु करहिं सो थोर, अघ अवगुन छमि आदरहिं समुझि आपनी ओर