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マーラ : maara | define meaning
maara
Definition
Noun
- (Buddhism) Mara (or Māra), a demon that attempted to seduce Buddha with visions of beautiful women. Mara is generally considered to be the personification of temptation and impulse and an obstacle to spiritual practise.
Etymology
Of Sanskrit origin. This form is often used to avoid the older term まら【摩羅・魔羅】 mara, considered a euphemism for "penis".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | マーラ |
| Romanization | maara |
意味：マーラ、まら【摩羅・魔羅】
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マーラ
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2023, July 30). マーラ : maara | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2024, October 22, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/2674/maara/.