Spiritual Quotes On pity

The One who does not become miserable upon seeing another’s misery is referred to as a vitaraag (free from attachment and abhorrence). The One who is vitaraag has compassion (karuna)! The one who feels pity for others can become miserable, the compassionate One would not do so. Pity (dayaa) is an attribute that is characterized by duality. Cruelty definitely exists on the other side of pity.

If someone were to maintain pity (dayaa) towards us, then we would feel belittled. Whereas with compassion (karuna), that would not be the case.