Compassion being action without motive, without self-interest, without any sense of fear, without any sense of pleasure.
Interpretation
True compassion is selfless and free from any ulterior motives or desires.
In this quote, Jiddu Krishnamurti emphasizes the nature of true compassion, suggesting that it is not driven by personal gain, fear, or pleasure. Instead, it is a pure form of action that arises from a genuine interest in the well-being of others, highlighting the importance of selflessness in compassionate acts.
In practice
This quote can be shared in a talk about the importance of selfless acts in community service.
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