Again, if his mind is filled with attachment for mercy to creatures, he should, seeing that the universe is the result of acts, one should show indifference even to mercy itself.
अथवा मनसः सङ्गं पश्येद् भूतानुकम्पया। तत्राप्युपेक्षां कुर्वीत ज्ञात्वा कर्मफलं जगत्॥