As I am, so are all others

 

As I am, so are all others.

 

As I took birth, so do all others;

As I will die, so will all others.

 

As I feel happy, so do all others;

As I feel sad, so do all others;

As I develop ill will, so do all others;

As I develop compassion, so do all others;

As I hate, so do all others;

As I love, so do all others;

 

As I have many emotions, so do all others.

 

As I suffer, so do all others;

As I can master my mind, so can all others;

As I can purify my mind, so can all others;

As I can be happy, so can be all others.

 

As I am innocent, so are all others;

As I require love and happiness, so do all others.

 

May all others and I be happy;

May all others and I be peaceful and liberated;

Liberated from all mental impurities like anger and lust;

Liberated from all physical and mental suffering.

 

As I pray for myself, so I pray for all others;

This is because –

As I am, so are all others.

 

Author: Vikas Nagpal, A Vipassana Meditator

(All other labels like title/designation/gender/nationality/etc. are irrelevant and impermanent)