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| − | [[Deva-gati]]; ([[deva worlds]]) In [[Buddhist]] [[tradition]], the [[Deva realm]] is populated by godlike [[beings]] who enjoy | + | [[Deva-gati]]; ([[deva worlds]]) In [[Buddhist]] [[tradition]], the [[Deva realm]] is populated by godlike [[beings]] who enjoy great power, [[wealth]] and long [[life]]. They [[live]] in splendor and [[happiness]]. Yet even the [[Deva]] grow old and [[die]]. Further, their privilege and [[exalted]] {{Wiki|status}} blind them to the [[suffering]] of others, so in [[spite]] of their long [[lives]] they have neither [[wisdom]] nor [[compassion]]. The privileged [[Deva]] will be [[reborn]] in another of the [[Six Realms]]. |
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Revision as of 18:24, 14 September 2013
Deva-gati; (deva worlds) In Buddhist tradition, the Deva realm is populated by godlike beings who enjoy great power, wealth and long life. They live in splendor and happiness. Yet even the Deva grow old and die. Further, their privilege and exalted status blind them to the suffering of others, so in spite of their long lives they have neither wisdom nor compassion. The privileged Deva will be reborn in another of the Six Realms.
