Reflection
Meaning
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
— Dalai Lama
इस जीवन में हमारा मुख्य उद्देश्य दूसरों की मदद करना है। और यदि आप उनकी मदद नहीं कर सकते, तो कम से कम उन्हें चोट न पहुँचाएँ।
— दलाई लामा
Why this matters:
A life of meaning is rooted in the basic ethical commitment to kindness and non-harm.
यह क्यों मायने रखता है:
सार्थक जीवन दया और नुकसान न पहुँचाने की बुनियादी नैतिक प्रतिबद्धता में निहित है।
Psychological Lens
This quote offers a moment for self-reflection: notice what it brings up in your thoughts, body, relationships, and choices.
Reflection Prompt
What part of your life does this quote describe most clearly right now?
Tiny Practice
Write the quote in your own words, then name one small behavior it invites today.
Related Terms
Extended Reads
Public resources from clinical, academic, and public-health sources.
- APA Dictionary of Psychology
American Psychological Association