Karunã: The Great Good Helper!
Karunā is feeling the pain
of other beings, either partially or completely;
Possible translations:
1:
Pity not from above: “I am
better”, but as if in the other being’s shoes…
2:
Compassion is OK, but that is
difficult to reach up to for many beings…
3:
Fellow feeling, sympathy, empathy, understanding are all OK, but somewhat
missing these essential points:
A: It is an inability to see and accept other being’s suffering and distress!
B: It is a deep desire to make others feel free, glad, happy and peaceful!
C: It is extended to and pervaded over many beings simultaneously…
The
proximate cause of
Karunā = pity is noticing other
being’s
helplessness.
The
immediate effect
of Karunā = pity is
evaporation of all
evil cruelty!
Pity (Karunā )
is one of the four divine
and infinite dwellings
(Brahmavihāra)
:
Karuna_is_Pity,
Endless
Pity,
Space_Compassion,
What_is_Wrong,
Safe_Medicine,
Great_Compassion,
Compassionate_Pity,
How_to_Cure_Cruelty_and_Revengefulness
