avyāpannena cittena yo bhūtāny anukampate |
maitraḥ sa sarvasattveṣu vairaṃ tasya na kenacit |31,42|
42. He whose mind knows no harm, who is kind to all creatures (bhuta), who is merciful to creatures, there never arises any ill feeling in him?
43. He who knows no evil thoughts, who is kind to all creatures, who is merciful to all living beings, there never arises any ill feeling in him.
44. He who knows no evil thoughts, who is kind to creatures, who shows mercy to all sentient beings, there never arises any ill feeling in him.
45. (Repetition of verse.)
46. He who is kind to all his acquaintances, to all his friends, and to all creatures, and who entertains a spirit of mercy, will greatly increase his happiness.