May I be a protector to those who have none.

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May I be a protector to those who have none; a guide to travellers; to those who desire the farther shore, a boat, a causeway, or a bridge; a lamp to those in darkness; a bed to those who wish to lie down; a servant to those who need a servant.

Source Bodhicaryâvatâra, Chapter III — Taking Up the Thought of Bodhi, §2 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Shantideva, in the Bodhicaryâvatâra, the one who sets out on the path of awakening vows to become whatever each person needs: a shelter, a guide, a bridge, a lamp, a rest, and even a servant, out of pure love. Today, ask yourself before each person you meet: “What do they need right now?”, and offer it if you can.

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