Compassion

I like this poem by Vallalar, and now this comes back to mind. 

A Prayer For Universal Love

Evil regimes which lack Compassion,
May they wither away and die.
Leaders of Good Faith, Love and Honesty,
May they emerge and rule us well.
Noble, virtuous, selfless Souls,
May they be granted what they seek.
May we aspire for the common Good,
And be joined in Peace and Harmony.

Vallalar is celebrated for his compassion, he wrote many devotional verses, but I think this verse which talks about Governance is a rare one. He is usually pained by his sorrows, but this verse is one occasion where he seethes with anger.

Compassion is a quality of spirituality, much more than worship and acts of piety, I feel.