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Pali | MO | Hare | Horner | Punnaji | Bodhi | Nanamoli | Rhys Davids | (Mrs)Rhys Davids | Thanissaro | Walshe | Woodward |
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m¤na | pride | self esteem (positive or negative) | conceit | conceit | conceit | conceit | conceit | conceit |
M¤na: M¤na [late VedicandEpic Sk. m¤na, fr. man, orig. meaning perhaps "high opinions" (i. e. No. 2); hence "pride" (No. 1). Def. of root see partly under m¤neti, partly under min¤ti] 1. pride, conceit, arrogance. M¤na is one of the Sa¾¾ojanas. It is one of the principal obstacles to Arahantship -- D III.234; S I.4. --asmi- pride of self, as real egoism D III.273. -- 2. honour, respect J V.331 (+p¬j¤). Usually in cpd. bahum¤na great respect. |
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