The sympathy and compassion that one psychologically exercises in respect of others is the first step. The identity with others is a more difficult thing to feel and maintain that bhavana (feeling). To feel for others is easier than to become others though that is the ideal. So, the [[Upanishads|Upanishad]] tells us, try to feel for others first and manifest this feeling in your actions before you totally become, or aspire to become one with them. | The sympathy and compassion that one psychologically exercises in respect of others is the first step. The identity with others is a more difficult thing to feel and maintain that bhavana (feeling). To feel for others is easier than to become others though that is the ideal. So, the [[Upanishads|Upanishad]] tells us, try to feel for others first and manifest this feeling in your actions before you totally become, or aspire to become one with them. |