RV 9 (6)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 Most wise is he who, forcing doors of Panis, brought the bright Sun to us who feedeth many. 3 Wise, ne.'er deceived, uncircumscribed, refulgent, our gracious guest, a Friend with good attendants, 4 Seeking our gatherings, he, your Jatavedas, hath shone adorable through human ages, 5 Go on thy message to the Gods, and fail not, O Agni, with their band who pray and worship. 6 Vasistha, when enkindling thee, O Agni, hath slain jarutha. Give us wealth in plenty.

RV 9 (6) · Rig Veda · null

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The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Proverbs 18:15 · Bible · Proverbs

Without knowledge there is no meditation, without meditation there is no knowledge: he who has knowledge and meditation is near unto Nirvana.

Dhp 25.372 · Dhammapada · The Bhikshu (Mendicant)

He giveth wisdom unto whom He will, and he unto whom wisdom is given, he truly hath received abundant good. But none remember except men of understanding.

Quran 2:269 · Quran · The Cow

Then Helen thus: “Whom your discerning eyes Have singled out, is Ithacus the wise; A barren island boasts his glorious birth; His fame for wisdom fills the spacious earth.”

Iliad 3.22 · Iliad · 3

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