Since I went forth
From home into homelessness
I have never been aware of having
Any ignoble or hateful thoughts, such as:
"May they be killed. May they be slaughtered.
May they come to harm."
Such thoughts have not crossed my mind
For a long time.
On the contrary, I am aware of thoughts of love,
Infinite and well-developed,
Practiced in due order
As taught by the Buddha.
I am a friend to all, a helper to all,
I am sympathetic to all beings.
I develop a mind of love
And delight always in harmlessness.
I gladden my mind
I make it immovable and unshakable.
I develop the divine states
Not cultivated by evil people.
---The Theragatha---
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