Mahakaruna, aka: Mahākaruṇā; 1 Definition(s)
Introduction
Mahakaruna means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
mahākaruṇā : (f.) great compassion.
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Relevant definitions
Search found 1871 related definition(s) that might help you understand this better. Below you will find the 15 most relevant articles:
| Mahendra | Mahendra (महेन्द्र) participated in the war between Rāma and Rāvaṇa, on the side of the latter,... | |
| Karuna | Karuṇā (करुणा, “compassion”) refers to one of the “four immeasurables” (apramāṇa), according to... | |
| Mahadeva | Mahādeva (महादेव) is a name of Śiva, as mentioned in the Śivapurāṇa-māhātmya chapter 4.—Accordi... | |
| Mahapadma | 1) Mahāpadma (महापद्म) is the name of a sacred spot mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa.—Mahāpadma ... | |
| Mahakala | Mahākāla (महाकाल) is the name of a mountain situated in Majjhimadesa (Middle Country) of ancien... | |
| Mahabala | Mahābalā (महाबला) is another name for Vatsādanī, a medicinal plant identified with Cocculus hir... | |
| Mahamaya | Mahāmāyā (महामाया) is the mother of the Buddha and the sister of Mahāprajāpatī Gautamī, who was... | |
| Mahabhuta | Mahābhūta (महाभूत) refers to “four great elements”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāra... | |
| Mahalakshmi | Mahālakṣmī (महालक्ष्मी) is the name of a deity depicted in various temples:
The Jambukeswara... | |
| Maheshvara | Maheśvara (महेश्वर).—(1) sg. or pl.; in LV 112.3; 113.1, 11, a devaputra, evidently a leader o... | |
| Mahasena | Mahāsena (महासेन).—m. (-naḥ) 1. Kartikeya. 2. A general, the commander of a large force. 3. The... | |
| Mahavidya | Mahāvidyā (महाविद्या).—f. (-dyā) The name of the following ten goddess:— “kālī tārā mahāv... | |
| Mahakaya | Mahākāya (महाकाय).—mfn. (-yaḥ-yā-yaṃ) Large, bulky, stout. m. (-yaḥ) 1. A name of Nandi, the do... | |
| Maha | Maha (मह).—[mah-ghañarthe ka]1) A festival, festive occasion; बन्धुताहृदयकौमुदीमहः (bandhutāhṛd... | |
| Mahanadi | 1) Mahānadī (महानदी).—A river, celebrated in the Purāṇas and flowing through the region Utkala ... |
Relevant text
Search found 9 books and stories containing Mahakaruna or Mahākaruṇā. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 5 - What are the Characteristics, Functions, Manifestations and Proximate Causes of The Pāramīs? < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Part 1 - What are the Pāramīs? < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Part 6b - Great Compassion and skill in ways and means < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (by Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.7.141 < [Chapter 7 - Purna: The Complete Perfection]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
I. Great Loving-kindness and Great Compassion according to the Śrāvakayāna < [Preliminary note on Loving-kindness and Compassion]
II. Great Loving-kindness and Great Compassion according to the Mahāyāna < [Preliminary note on Loving-kindness and Compassion]
I. Great Loving-kindness (mahāmaitrī) and Great Compassion (mahākaruṇā) < [Chapter XLII - The Great Loving-kindness and the Great Compassion of the Buddhas]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)
Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XIV - The seventh Bhūmi < [Volume I]