The indian Bodhisattva of compassionate glance, Avalokitesvara, in Japan
is portrayed in feminine form and assumes the name of Kuan Yin. Her tear
is a sign of her sorrow at the suffering of all existing beings, of her
compassion to everybody. Compassion is the motivating force behind useful
actions directed towards helping others. But compassion can only arise
when we do not have a strong sense of separation from others: When we
feel the Oneness, when we realize the EK ONG KAR. Only then, we are
free to live as a compassionate being.