demonic hindrance; life's obstacles or tribulations
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
demonic hindrance; obstacle set by demons
literaryA technical term in Buddhism, referring to obstacles created by evil forces (Mara) to hinder spiritual practice, such as delusions, temptations, or fears.
On the path of cultivation, one must break through all kinds of demonic hindrances.
It is said that greed is a major demonic obstacle for practitioners.
noun
obstacle; tribulation; hardship in life
literaryA metaphorical extension of the Buddhist term, used in literary or philosophical contexts to describe significant challenges, misfortunes, or setbacks one encounters in life.
He viewed this failure as a necessary tribulation one must experience in life.
They finally joined hands and overcame the biggest obstacle in their marriage.
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Illness was the greatest tribulation of his later years.