There stood the pride of Janak's race Perplexed, with sad appealing face. One coat the lady's fingers grasped, One round her neck she feebly clasped, But failed again, again, confused By the wild garb she ne'er had used. Then quickly hastening Rama, pride Of all who cherish virtue, tied The rough bark mantle on her, o'er The silken raiment that she wore.Ramayana 2.202 · Ramayana · 2
Ramayana 2.202
Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.Proverbs 21:24 · Bible · Proverbs
“Where’s now the imperious vaunt, the daring boast, Of Greece victorious, and proud Ilion lost?”Iliad 13.21 · Iliad · 13
The fields are damaged by weeds, mankind is damaged by vanity: therefore a gift bestowed on those who are free from vanity brings great reward.Dhp 24.358 · Dhammapada · Thirst
And dutiful toward his parents. And he was not arrogant, rebellious.Quran 19:14 · Quran · Mary
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