Mbh 6.65.4e

Mahabharata · translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli

And slaughtering the Asuras there for happiness of all the worlds, and establishing righteousness, and winning renown, Thou wilt again truly attain to Yoga. The regenerate Rishis on Earth and the gods, O thou of infinite prowess, devoted to thee, sing of thy wonderous Self under those names that belong to thee. O thou of excellent arms, all classes of creatures rest on thee, having taken refuge in Thee, thou giver of boons. The regenerate ones sing Thee as the world’s bridge, having no beginning, middle and end, and as possessed of unlimited Yoga.’”

Mbh 6.65.4e · Mahabharata · BHISHMA PARVA

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Meditation in other traditions

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Without knowledge there is no meditation, without meditation there is no knowledge: he who has knowledge and meditation is near unto Nirvana.

Dhp 25.372 · Dhammapada · The Bhikshu (Mendicant)

There shall be no sin (imputed) unto those who believe and do good works for what they may have eaten (in the past). So be mindful of your duty (to Allah), and believe, and do good works; and again: be mindful of your duty, and believe; and once again: be mindful of your duty, and do right. Allah loveth the good.

Quran 5:93 · Quran · The Food

Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.

Psalms 5:1 · Bible · Psalms

Now storms the victor at the Trojan wall; Surveys the towers, and meditates their fall. But Jove descending shook the Idaean hills, And down their summits pour’d a hundred rills: The unkindled lightning in his hand he took, And thus the many-coloured maid bespoke:

Iliad 11.17 · Iliad · 11

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