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“My body, thus, and all my good besides, And all my merits gained and to be gained, I give them all away withholding nothing To bring about the benefit of beings.” quote by Shantideva
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“My body, thus, and all my good besides, And all my merits gained and to be gained, I give them all away withholding nothing To bring about the benefit of beings.”

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About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

One offers all personal assets and merits selflessly for the welfare of all beings, holding nothing back.

In simple terms: Give everything for others’ benefit

Key Takeaway

Selflessly serve all beings

Themes

compassion generosity self‑sacrifice

Mood

calm uplifting

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • charitable work
  • daily kindness
  • community service
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

Buddhist ethics altruism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance self‑care with self‑lessness?
  • What motivates you to give without expectation?
A Different Perspective

Self‑neglect can be a risk

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