karmic hindrance; obstacle; used scoldingly
Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesnoun
karmic hindrance; sin; evil deeds from past lives (Buddhism)
formalCore Buddhist concept. These hindrances prevent enlightenment and are caused by past actions.
The eminent monk said that to eliminate karmic hindrances, one must cultivate oneself sincerely.
In Buddhist studies, greed, hatred, and ignorance are the main sources of karmic hindrance.
noun
obstacle; hindrance; obstruction
literaryA figurative extension of the Buddhist term to mean any serious obstacle.
The lack of funds became the biggest obstacle to the project's progress.
Inner fear is the hindrance to his success.
noun
scoundrel; nuisance; used as a scolding term (often to a child)
informalUsed angrily or exasperatedly, often by elders scolding misbehaving children or dependents. Implies the person is a burden or a source of trouble, carrying a sense of karmic debt.
You little scoundrel! You've made a mess of the house again!
The old man sighed and said, "What sins did I commit in my past life to have a nuisance like you?"