As rules prescribe the hermit took Some lustral water from the brook. But still on this his constant thought Kept brooding, as his home he sought; While Bharadvaja paced behind, A pupil sage of lowly mind, And in his hand a pitcher bore With pure fresh water brimming o'er. Soon as they reached their calm retreat The holy hermit took his seat; His mind from worldly cares recalled, And mused in deepest thought enthralled.Ramayana 1.17 · Ramayana · 1
Ramayana 1.17
Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;Ephesians 4:2 · Bible · Ephesians
They fall down on their faces, weeping, and it increaseth humility in them.Quran 17:109 · Quran
He said, nor answer’d Priam’s warlike son; When Helen thus with lowly grace begun:Iliad 6.33 · Iliad · 6
Is there in this world any man so restrained by humility that he does not mind reproof, as a well-trained horse the whip?Dhp 10.143 · Dhammapada · Punishment
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