ऌयञ
Daya
Compassion for all beings
đUnderstanding Daya
Daya is compassion - the natural arising of kindness when you see suffering, and the desire to relieve it. The Gita (16.2) lists it among divine qualities.
đď¸Related Shlokas(15)
Gita 1.19
âBhagavad Gita ⢠Chapter 1
Truth's resonance pierces deeper than any weaponâthe sound of righteousness shakes both heaven and earth while shattering the hearts of those who oppose it.
Gita 1.28
âBhagavad Gita ⢠Chapter 1
Compassion is not weaknessâit is the soul recognizing what the mind has been trained to ignore.
Gita 1.12
âBhagavad Gita ⢠Chapter 1
True elders respond to the anxious not with words but with actionâBhishma's roar says what reassurance cannot: 'I am still here.'
đRelated Stories(15)
Bhishma vs Parashurama
âMahabharata, Udyoga Parva
Bhishma refused to marry Amba despite his gurus demand, citing his celibacy vow. Their 23-day battle ended only when gods intervened.
Prahlada and Narasimha
âSrimad Bhagavatam, Canto 7, Chapters 5-9
Prahlada, son of demon king Hiranyakashipu, remained an unwavering devotee of Lord Vishnu despite his father's repeated attempts to kill him. Enlightened by sage Narada while still in his mother's womb, Prahlada survived all trials through steadfast devotion. Lord Narasimha appeared to slay Hiranyakashipu and protect his devotee.
đŹRelated Dialogues(9)
Bhima and Jarasandha - The Wrestling Match
âBhima & Jarasandha
Even the invincible can be tired of living. The secret to defeating the unconquerable is often hidden in their own despair. Sometimes the greatest mercy is ending what cannot otherwise end.
Qualities of a True Devotee
âUddhava & Krishna
The qualities of a true devoteeâcompassion, freedom from envy, equal vision, non-attachmentâarise naturally through sincere devotion. They cannot be manufactured through effort alone but blossom through grace when the heart is turned toward the Divine.