Helpful: Is an idea of being helpful, such an intent, a secure attribut of skilful action?

* Helpful: Is an idea of being helpful, such an intent, a secure attribut of skilful action? * Can intention of being helpful be very unskilful? Thinking on mercy-killing, or taking away dirt, which in unknowenly actually the food of the person one thought to help. * What is helpful? What might be right resolve, intent, leading a helpful and skilful act? * Does a helpful act always benefits both, or just one of giver and receiver, or how should it be understood? An illustration might be helpful: [The compassioned monkey.](http://sangham.net/index.php/topic,806.msg2492.html#msg2492) *[Note: This is a gift of Dhamma and not meant for commercial purpose or other low wordily gains by means of trade and exchange.]*