मुदिता
Muditā
Sympathetic joy / Appreciative joy
喜
Grammar 語法
feminine noun (ā-stem): from modati (to be glad)
Definition 釋義
The third brahmavihārā — delight in the happiness and good fortune of others, without envy or jealousy. Muditā is the quality that celebrates rather than resents others' success and joy. Its near enemy is mirth (pahāsa) — frivolous joy; its far enemy is envy (issā). Muditā is more difficult to cultivate than mettā or karuṇā because the ego-tendency to compare and compete runs deep. A mind rich in muditā experiences no envy and naturally rejoices in the welfare of all beings.
Canonical Example 典籍例句
Muditāsahagataṃ vā cittaṃ sabbadhi pharitetvā viharati.
Or with a mind accompanied by sympathetic joy, one abides having pervaded all directions.
Source: DN 13
At a Glance
- Pali
- Muditā
- IAST
- Muditā
- Devanagari
- मुदिता
- Chinese
- 喜
- Difficulty
- beginner
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