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Hri (Sanskrit: ह्रीः, hrīḥ; Pali: hiri) is a Sanskrit Buddhist term translated as "self-respect" or "conscientiousness". Pronounced /hriːh/ . It is defined as the attitude of taking earnest care with regard to one's actions and refraining from non-virtuous actions.
Sanskrit term for "ego". Ahimsa A religious principle of non-violence and respect for all life. Ahimsa (अहिंसा ahiṁsā) is Sanskrit for avoidance of himsa, or injury. It is interpreted most often as meaning peace and reverence toward all sentient beings. Ahimsa is the core of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism.
Another term is cornac or kornak, which entered many European languages via Portuguese. This word derives ultimately from the Sanskrit term karināyaka, a compound of karin (elephant) and nayaka (leader). In Kannada, a person who takes care of elephants is called a maavuta, and in Telugu the word used is mavati; this word is also derived from ...
The word comes from the Sanskrit kara, meaning “to do” or “to make,” [3] indicating an action-based form of compassion, rather than the pity or sadness associated with the English word. In Hindu mythology, the concept of "Karuṇā" or compassionate action is deeply embedded and is often illustrated through stories, characters, and ...
from Sanskrit मन्त्र mantra-s which means "a holy message or text". [67] Maya from Sanskrit माया māyā, a religious term related with illusion. [68] Moksha from Sanskrit मोक्ष moksha, liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth. [69] Mugger
A Buddhist monk is a bhikkhu in Pali, Sanskrit bhikṣu, while a nun is a bhikkhuni, Sanskrit bhikṣuṇī. These words literally mean "beggar" or "one who lives by alms ", [ 2 ] : 115 [ 24 ] and it was traditional in early Buddhism for the Sangha to go on "alms round" for food, walking or standing quietly in populated areas with alms bowls ...
Pages in category "Sanskrit words and phrases" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 318 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
This category is intended for articles pertaining to the Sanskrit language itself, i.e. grammar and linguistics. Subcategories This category has the following 16 subcategories, out of 16 total.