Thus having said, Vasishtha next Ordained the fast by rule and text, For Rama faithful to his vows And the Videhan dame his spouse. Then from the prince's house he hied With courteous honours gratified. Round Rama gathered every friend In pleasant talk a while to spend. He bade good night to all at last, And to his inner chamber passed. Then Rama's house shone bright and gay With men and maids in glad array, As in the morning some fair lake When all her lotuses awake, And every bird that loves the flood Flits joyous round each opening bud.Ramayana 2.29 · Ramayana · 2
Ramayana 2.29
Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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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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