Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 40
Kūrma Supports Mandara; Hālahala Appears; Śiva Becomes Nīlakaṇṭha
पुंस: कृपयतो भद्रे सर्वात्मा प्रीयते हरि: । प्रीते हरौ भगवति प्रीयेऽहं सचराचर: । तस्मादिदं गरं भुञ्जे प्रजानां स्वस्तिरस्तु मे ॥ ४० ॥
puṁsaḥ kṛpayato bhadre sarvātmā prīyate hariḥ prīte harau bhagavati prīye ’haṁ sacarācaraḥ tasmād idaṁ garaṁ bhuñje prajānāṁ svastir astu me
温柔的婆婆尼啊，为他人行善时，住于一切众生之心的至上主哈利便欢喜；当哈利世尊欢喜时，我也与一切动静众生同得欢喜。因此，为使众生安乐，我愿饮此毒；愿我亦得吉祥。
FAQs
This verse states that Hari, the Supersoul of all, becomes pleased when a person acts with compassion; mercy is presented as a direct way to please the Supreme Lord.
In the context of the ocean-churning, deadly poison appeared; Lord Śiva reassures Pārvatī that compassion pleases Hari and, for the welfare of all beings, he will personally consume the poison.
Practice compassion and service for the well-being of others; the Bhagavatam links such mercy with pleasing God and bringing auspiciousness to society.