Bhishma in Mahabharata, Anu.116.38-39
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"Abstention from cruelty is the highest Religion. Abstention from cruelty is the greatest self-restraint. Abstention from cruelty is the highest gift. Abstention from cruelty is the highest penance. Abstention from cruelty is the highest sacrifice. Abstention from cruelty is the highest power. Abstention from cruelty is the greatest friend. Abstention from cruelty is the greatest happiness."
— Bhishma
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets ""Abstention from cruelty is the highest Religion. Abstention from cruelty is the greatest self-restraint. Abstention from cruelty is the highest gift. Abstention from cruelty is the highest penance. Abstention from cruelty is the highest sacrifice. Abstention from cruelty is the highest power. Abstention from cruelty is the greatest friend. Abstention from cruelty is the greatest happiness."" in the context of "Bhishma in Mahabharata, Anu.116.38-39" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Bhishma
Bhishma (Devanāgari: भीष्म) is a major character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, and is well-known for his pledge of celibacy. Bhishma was the disciple of Bhagavan Parashurama (one of the avatārs of Lord Vishnu).
About Bhishma
Bhishma (Devanāgari: भीष्म) is a major character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, and is well-known for his pledge of celibacy. Bhishma was the disciple of Bhagavan Parashurama (one of the avatārs of Lord Vishnu).
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