“‘“Srinjaya said, ‘I am happy with even this, viz., that thou, O holy one, art gratified with me. He with whom thou, O holy one, art gratified, hath nothing unobtainable here.’Mbh 7.71.3 · Mahabharata · DRONA PARVA
Mbh 7.71.3
Mahabharata · translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
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And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.Luke 1:14 · Bible · Luke
Those who believe and do right: Joy is for them, and bliss (their) journey's end.Quran 13:29 · Quran
Forests are delightful; where the world finds no delight, there the passionless will find delight, for they look not for pleasures.Dhp 7.99 · Dhammapada · The Venerable (Arhat)
He said, and placed the goblet at his side; With joy the venerable king replied:Iliad 23.46 · Iliad · 23
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