"Seest, thou," Vibhishan answered, "one Whose face is as the morning sun, Preeminent for hugest frame? Akampan(962) is the giant's name. Behold that chieftain, chariot-borne, Whom Brahma's chosen gifts adorn. He wields a bow like Indra's own; A lion on his flag is shown, His eyes with baleful fire are lit: 'Tis Ravan's son, 'tis Indrajit. There, brandishing in mighty hands His huge bow, Atikaya stands. And that proud warrior o'er whose head A moon-bright canopy is spread: Whose might, in many a battle tried, Has tamed imperial Indra's pride; Who wears a crown of burnished gold, Is Lanka's lord the lofty-souled."Ramayana 6.259 · Ramayana · 6
Ramayana 6.259
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
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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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