Significance of Kind

In Vaishnavism, the term "Kind" reflects attributes associated with compassion and empathy, particularly ascribed to Shri Devaki's brother. It also pertains to Krishna, highlighting His merciful nature despite His seemingly harsh actions. In contrast, Theravada Buddhism uses "Kind" to classify different types of monks, teachings, or offenses, illustrating a different contextual application of the term. Overall, "Kind" conveys varying meanings of compassion and classification across these two philosophical traditions.1
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Synonyms: Friendly, Compassionate, Gentle, Benevolent, Generous, Helpful, Charitable, Gracious, Humane, Merciful

In Finnish: Ystävällinen Yksi; In Dutch: Vriendelijk

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Buddhist concept of 'Kind'

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In Buddhism, "Kind" categorizes various monks, teachings, or offenses, highlighting the diversity within Buddhist practice and understanding, while also providing a framework for evaluating spiritual paths and ethical behavior.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
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From: Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara

(1) A classification that distinguishes between different types of monks, teachings, or offences.[1]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Kind'

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In Hinduism, "Kind" reflects Krishna's compassionate and merciful nature, even amidst seemingly harsh actions, and is also an attribute of Shri Devaki's brother, symbolizing empathy and compassion.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
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From: Garga Samhita (English)

(1) Describing Krishna as compassionate and merciful, despite the actions He takes that may appear harsh.[2] (2) An attribute ascribed to Shri Devaki's brother, indicating compassion and empathy.[3]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).