RV 154

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 For this his mighty deed is Visnu lauded, like some wild beast, dread, prowling, mountain−roaming; 3 Let the hymn lift itself as strength to Visnu, the Bull far−striding, dwelling on the mountains, 4 Him whose three places that are filled with sweetness, imperishable, joy as it may list them, 5 May I attain to that his well−loved mansion where men devoted to the Gods are happy. 6 Fain would we go unto your dwelling−places where there are many−horned and nimble oxen,

RV 154 · Rig Veda · null

Themes in this passage

Love Strength Devotion Fear Joy Karma Nature Worship

Love in other traditions

The same theme, as Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and Hellenism address it.

For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

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Say, (O Muhammad, to mankind): If ye love Allah, follow me; Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

Quran 3:31 · Quran · The Family Of Imran

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Iliad 22.22 · Iliad · 22

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