Ramayana 4.133

Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

The loving speech Sugriva heard, And all his heart with woe was stirred. Remorse and gentle pity stole Each thought of triumph from his soul: Thus fades the light when Rahu(606) mars The glory of the Lord of Stars.(607) All angry thoughts were stayed and stilled And kindly love his bosom filled. His brother's word the chief obeyed And took the chain as Bali prayed. On little Angad standing nigh The dying hero fixed his eye, And, ready from this world to part, Spoke the fond utterance of his heart:

Ramayana 4.133 · Ramayana · 4

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Compassion Love Anger Death The Divine Family Nature Prayer

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And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

2 Peter 1:7 · Bible · 2 Peter

Thus it was that when the Tao was lost, its attributes appeared; when its attributes were lost, benevolence appeared; when benevolence was lost, righteousness appeared; and when righteousness was lost, the proprieties appeared.

Tao Te Ching 38.5 · Tao Te Ching

And compassion from Our presence, and purity; and he was devout,

Quran 19:13 · Quran · Mary

The disciples of Gotama are always well awake, and their mind day and night always delights in compassion.

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