Ramayana 2.170

Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

A Brahman, long in evil case, Named Trijat, born of Garga's race, Earned ever toiling in a wood With spade and plough his livelihood. The youthful wife, his babes who bore, Their indigence felt more and more. Thus to the aged man she spake: "Hear this my word: my counsel take. Come, throw thy spade and plough away; To virtuous Rama go to-day, And somewhat of his kindness pray."

Ramayana 2.170 · Ramayana · 2

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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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