Jesus was compassion (karuna) come in human form. He spread the spirit of compassion and conferred solace on the distressed and the suffering. Good works always provoke the wicked. But one should not falter or fear when opposition obstructs. The challenge gives joy, it evokes hidden sources of strength and brings down grace to reinforce the effort. Pleasure springs during the interval between two pains. One has to struggle with difficulties in order to taste the delight of victory. Jesus was the target for many mighty obstacles and He braved them all. Jesus was love incarnate. He manifested love in the form of service. Jesus wore himself out in such service. The heart full of compassion is truly the temple of God. Develop compassion. Serve food to the hungry, solace to the forlorn, and consolation to the sick and the suffering. Live in Love. Be good, do good and see good. This is the way to God.

– Divine Discourse, Dec 25, 1981.