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What is more,

This will be an example to those eager to benefit

the world,

an incitement to those of little courage,

a delight to those accomplished in charity,

a lure to the minds of the virtuous.

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Disheartening the great armies of Mara,* it will gladden those fond of the Buddha’s qualities, and arouse shame in those intent on self-profit, their natures afflicted by envy and greed.

Inspiring faith in followers of the supreme vehicle,* it will astound those who sneer at renunciation and clear the highway to heaven for approving men who cherish charity.

By offering up my very own limbs,

I can also fulfill my wish

of benefiting other beings

and come nearer to attaining the highest awakening.

Furthermore,

It is neither ambition nor desire for fame,

nor the attainment of heaven nor kingship,

nor my own perpetual happiness that motivates me.

My sole concern is to benefit others.

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May I thus have the power

to destroy the suffering of the world

and also produce its happiness,

just as the sun dispels darkness and creates light.