karmic obstacle; scolding for unworthy descendants
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karmic obstacle; sin hindering spiritual practice
technicalBuddhist term referring to negative karma that obstructs progress toward enlightenment. Often used in the phrase 消除业障 (to eliminate karmic obstacles).
Buddhists believe that chanting scriptures can eliminate karmic obstacles.
Greed, anger, and ignorance are the three major karmic obstacles for practitioners.
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He feels that his karmic obstacles are deep and heavy, requiring more spiritual practice.
noun
good-for-nothing; unfilial descendant
archaicArchaic scolding used by elders to express disappointment in worthless or unfilial children. Carries strong derogatory connotations.
You good-for-nothing, doing no proper work all day long!
The old master scolded him as a worthless creature and a spendthrift.
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In olden times, parents often called unfilial sons 'karmic obstacles'.