Example Sentences:

Ramayana: Although Bharata was saddened by Rama’s refusal to return from exile, still just being in the presence of Rama had provided him a much-needed reprieve.

Mahabharata: Seeing Bhima unaffected by his deadly blow, the surprised Duryodhana slowed down in his follow-up attack, thereby unintentionally providing Bhima a vital reprieve.

Bhagavad-gita: What we call sensual pleasure is often nothing more than just a reprieve from the torment of sensual cravings.