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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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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.
Vyasa
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Mahabharata, p. 3471
Righteousness is the greatest good; forgiveness is the supreme peace; knowledge is the ultimate contentment; and benevolence is the only true happiness.
Vyasa
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Mahabharata, p. 1803
I have loved you with an everlasting love, and so I have drawn you to myself with loving kindness.
Meister Eckhart
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Meister Eckhart Sermons, p. 9
There is one God, whose name is true, the creator, beyond fear, beyond vengeance, timeless, unborn, self-existent, and benevolent by the Guru's grace.
Guru Nanak
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Japji Sahib (Gurmukhi and English), p. 1
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.
Swami Sivananda
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Bliss Divine, p. 302
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace and goodwill towards all people.
Swami Sivananda
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Bliss Divine, p. 39
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.
Baba Hardev Singh Ji
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Gurdev Hardev Part 2, p. 90
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.
Baba Hardev Singh Ji
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Gurdev Hardev Part 2, p. 71
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.
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Guru Gita 56
And don't interfere with forms, meditations, and imaginings, or any kind of reasoning, lest your soul becomes disturbed and loses its contentment and peace, leading to feelings of dislike and aversion.
St. John of the Cross
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Ascent of Mount Carmel, p. 172
There are two things that affect a person: what is good and what is pleasant. They have different meanings, and the person who chooses what is good will be better off, while the one who chooses what is pleasant will miss out on their life's purpose.
Yama
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The Upanishads — Texts, Translations and Commentaries, p. 204
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.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 2 (verses 1023–1101), p. 71
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.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 46
I have no doubts, nor have I ever known any dejection or infatuation, only your compassion and kindness.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 45
The gracious and almighty Lord Rama, the Lord of the Raghu dynasty, is so compassionate, no one can describe His benevolence.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 15
The hero of Raghu's line removed the sorrow of all men and women by casting his benevolent gaze upon them.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 10
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.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Lanka Kand Part 2 (verses 890–948), p. 1
He on whom you bestow your blessings is always fortunate and perpetually happy; everyone, including gods, humans, and sages, is kind to him.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Sundar Kand (verses 745–804), p. 31
Go and drink water, and partake of the beautiful and luscious fruits of various kinds.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Kishkindha Kand (verses 711–744), p. 28
He has kept my vow, giving up his own, and has thus shown great kindness and love.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 5 (verses 564–600), p. 26