TIL

Pali Dictionary

by U Kyaw Tun, et. al.

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ka-ra-nna

karuṇā

{ka.ru-ṉa}

UMK-USL p2
n. compassion, pity
karuṇā-bhāvanā -- contemplation to development of compassion

PTS p197.
karuṇa is one of the 4 qualities of character significant of a human being who has attained enfranchisement of heart (ceto-vimutti ) in the 4 sentiments, viz.
mettā ,
karuṇā ,
upekkhā ,
muditā .

PTS p197
karuṇā-bhāvanā -- consideration or cultivation of pity

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