BhG 16.3

Bhagavad Gita · translated by Edwin Arnold

The Heavenly Birth brings to deliverance, So should'st thou know! The birth with Asuras Brings into bondage. Be thou joyous, Prince! Whose lot is set apart for heavenly Birth.

BhG 16.3 · Bhagavad Gita

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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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