If you give the slightest pain to any living being, then…
““If you give the slightest pain to any living being, then in the form of pain, the pain-giving-karma will give you its ‘fruit’. So think before you hurt any living being.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Causing pain to any living being creates karmic consequences; one should consider the impact before harming others.
In simple terms: Harm leads to karmic retribution.
Think before you hurt.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily interactions
- animal welfare
- conflict resolution
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to avoid causing pain?
- How can you practice compassion in stressful situations?
Karmic outcomes are not always immediate or clear.