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Ramayana 2.305

Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

Thus on they fared. The tender dame Asked Rama, as they walked, the name Of every shrub that blossoms bore, Creeper, and tree unseen before: And Lakshman fetched, at Sita's prayer, Boughs of each tree with clusters fair. Then Janak's daughter joyed to see The sand-discoloured river flee, Where the glad cry of many a bird, The saras and the swan, was heard. A league the brothers travelled through The forest noble game they slew: Beneath the trees their meal they dressed And sat them down to eat and rest. A while in that delightful shade Where elephants unnumbered strayed, Where peacocks screamed and monkeys played, They wandered with delight. Then by the river's side they found A pleasant spot of level ground, Where all was smooth and fair around, Their lodging for the night.
Ramayana 2.305 · Ramayana · 2

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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.
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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:
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