"Vaisampayana said, 'Rising from their beds the next day and performing the morning rites laid down in the scriptures, the Pandavas and the Yadavas set out (for the spot where Bhishma lay) on their cars resembling fortified towns. Proceeding to the field of Kuru and approaching the sinless Bhishma, they enquired of that foremost of car-warriors if he had passed the night happily. Saluting all the Rishis, and blessed by them in return, the princes took their seats around Bhishma. Then king Yudhishthira the just possessed of great energy, having worshipped Bhishma duly, said these words with joined hands.Mbh 12.59.1 · Mahabharata · SANTI PARVA
Mbh 12.59.1
Mahabharata · translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
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Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.John 7:24 · Bible · John
Therefor judge Thou between us, a (conclusive) judgment, and save me and those believers who are with me.Quran 26:118 · Quran
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
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