Religion shown in act of proud display To win good entertainment, worship, fame, Such--say I--is of Rajas, rash and vain.BhG 17.9 · Bhagavad Gita
BhG 17.9
Bhagavad Gita · translated by Edwin Arnold
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Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.Proverbs 21:24 · Bible · Proverbs
“Where’s now the imperious vaunt, the daring boast, Of Greece victorious, and proud Ilion lost?”Iliad 13.21 · Iliad · 13
The fields are damaged by weeds, mankind is damaged by vanity: therefore a gift bestowed on those who are free from vanity brings great reward.Dhp 24.358 · Dhammapada · Thirst
And dutiful toward his parents. And he was not arrogant, rebellious.Quran 19:14 · Quran · Mary
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