Significance of Ungrateful person
In Vaishnavism and various teachings from the Purana, the term ungrateful person describes individuals who fail to appreciate or show gratitude towards the divine, parents, teachers, or those who have done them good. Such individuals are seen as contemptible and unworthy of spiritual knowledge and benefits. Despite this, there are beliefs that ungrateful persons can attain liberation through holy rituals, reflecting a complex interplay between gratitude, moral standing, and spiritual redemption.
Synonyms: Ingrate
In Dutch: Ondankbaar persoon; In Finnish: Kiittämätön ihminen
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Buddhist concept of 'Ungrateful person'
In Buddhism, an ungrateful person is someone who fails to recognize or reciprocate kindness, highlighting a lack of appreciation and mindfulness that can hinder spiritual growth and inner peace.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) A term used to describe individuals who do not acknowledge or repay kindness, as exemplified by the man in the story.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Ungrateful person'
In Hinduism, an ungrateful person is seen as one who fails to appreciate the divine, spiritual teachings, and contributions from others, leading to moral decline and severe karmic repercussions but may find redemption through rituals.
From: Skanda Purana
(1) Someone who fails to appreciate or respond to kindness; noted in the context of consequences for those who do not aid others.[2] (2) Individuals who do not appreciate or honor the divine presence and rituals, often viewed negatively in the context of spiritual practices.[3] (3) Individuals who show a lack of gratitude but can still attain liberation through the act of bathing in Krishna Tirtha.[4] (4) An individual who fails to show appreciation to parents, teachers, and others; the text emphasizes that such persons can attain liberation through the holy bath at Shankhatirtha.[5] (5) A recipient not deserving of gifts due to their lack of appreciation or acknowledgment of the giver.[6]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) A figure unable to show gratitude, representing the worst kind of individual in the narrative, deemed unacceptable even by robbers.[7] (2) Someone who does not appreciate or reciprocate the kindness of others, leading to a lack of respect and affection.[8] (3) An individual who demonstrates a lack of appreciation for benefits received, leading to severe karmic repercussions.[9] (4) Someone who fails to recognize or appreciate the contributions of others, leading to moral decline.[10]
From: Padma Purana
(1) An individual who does not recognize or appreciate the divine, hence unworthy of spiritual teachings.[11]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) An individual who does not appreciate the divine and fails to show worship and gratitude towards the Supreme Lord.[12]
From: Bhishma Charitra
(1) A term used by Bhishma Pitamaha to describe himself for attacking his teacher in battle, indicating his feelings of regret.[13]