Page 13 - Yoga Manual - Chole Chance 2

(One should reflect in this way:)
"May all beings be happy and secure;

May all beings be happy-minded.

Whatever living beings there may be,
whether weak or strong,

Tall, large, medium, or short, small or big,

Seen or unseen, near or distant,
Born or to be born,

May they, without exception, all be happy-minded
Let no one despise another
Or deceive anyone anywhere,

Let no one through anger or hatred
Wish for another's suffering.

As a mother would risk her own life

To protect her child, her only child,
So cultivate a boundless mind for all beings

And friendliness for the whole world

In all directions,

Without obstruction, without hate and without ill will,

Standing or walking, sitting or lying down,
Whenever one is awake,

May one stay with this recollection.

This is called the best and most sublime way of dwelling in the world
One who is virtuous, endowed with insight,

Not clinging to wrong view,
And having overcome all passion for sensual pleasure,

Will not come to lie in a womb again.

- translated by John Peacock

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