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Shamelessness

Pali:
Ahirika
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Sanskrit:
Ahirika
Synonyms:
lack of shame, lack of conscience
Definition :

"Shamelessness" (Ahirika): Shamelessness refers to the state of lacking a sense of shame or remorse when one has acted in a way that is not in alignment with one's own moral principles. In Buddhism, it is considered a negative mental state that can lead to negative actions and increase suffering.

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