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What is the effect of compassion towards those who are suffering?

Synthesized from Source outcome

"True compassion does not drown in another's sorrow; it remains joyful, illuminating the path to healing and hope."

According to Osho, true compassion doesn’t mirror another’s misery; if you become sad you only add sorrow. Compassion feels their pain yet remains joyful, investigates its causes, and helps remove them. Your cheerfulness becomes living proof that happiness is possible, revives hope, and catalyzes real change—unlike anger or pious consolations, which perpetuate suffering.
Don’t get sad with sad people—stay happy and helpful so your light shows them a way out.
Why this matters practically
- Prevents emotional contagion and added misery.
- Shifts effort to removing root causes instead of reacting from anger.
- Inspires hope by modeling joy as a real option.
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