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mudita

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 12:56 pm
by gwray
Appreciative joy at the success and good fortune of others. A term of Pali or Sanskrit origin frequently used to express a Buddhist concept. This borrowing is not common in English but not unheard of. The opposite of schadenfreude.

Even though I was relegated to second place in the art competition, the winning entry was so exquisite that my whole being swelled with mudita and I heartily congratulated the winner.

Re: mudita

Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:37 pm
by Slava
Interesting word. I'd say we could use a bit more of it in our world.

Where does the stress fall, though?

Re: mudita

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 8:04 am
by Dr. Goodword
I'm guessing accent falls on the first syllable. Does that sound right to you?

Re: mudita

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:57 pm
by Pattie
Hello, Agorites, don't forget about the Hebrew word, "firgun": "to have a generous, unselfish spirit and a joy in the accomplishment of someone else". Now, if that isn't the opposite of schadenfreude, I don't know what is. Wishing everyone joy and firgun for the upcoming festive season.