“Without hope of reward
Provide help to others.
Bear suffering alone,
And share your pleasures with beggars.”

— Nagarjuna

§ 272
Major attributed works, Ratnāvalī (Precious Garland)

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Nagarjuna 13

Indian philosopher 150–250

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