"'Bhishma said, "As regards acts that have reference to the deities, these fructify not in consequence of the Brahmana that is employed in doing the rites but through the grace of the deities themselves. Without doubt, those persons that perform sacrifice obtain the merit attached to those acts, through the grace of the deities.[203] The Brahmanas, O chief of the Bharatas, are always devoted of Brahman. The Rishi Markandeya, one of the greatest Rishis endued with intelligence in all the worlds, said this in days of yore."Mbh 13.22.6 · Mahabharata · ANUSASANA PARVA
Mbh 13.22.6
Mahabharata · translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
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The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.Psalms 103:8 · Bible · Psalms
He said: My Lord! Have mercy on me and on my brother; bring us into Thy mercy, Thou the Most Merciful of all who show mercy.Quran 7:151 · Quran
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Tao has of all things the most honoured place. No treasures give good men so rich a grace; Bad men it guards, and doth their ill efface.Tao Te Ching 62.1 · Tao Te Ching
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