Dear Ven. Kumara,
I think "regret" is too limiting a translation for a word like "kukkucca" if
taken in the context of the 4th of the 5 hindrances (nīvaraṇas). Emotional
responses will vary depending on the individual's state of mind and the
surrounding circumstances.
I'm not sure if there is a suitable English word for such a term. I don't
know enough about its meaning in Pali to decide on the most suitable English
translation. This would require a lot of time-consuming investigation and
careful consideration and even then, after all that work, one might still
remain undecided though better informed.
Best wishes,
Jim
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Subject: Re: [palistudy] kukkucca
Thanks for all the dictionary and scriptural
references, but what I want to ask is whether
"regret" makes a suitable translation. Textually
it seems valid, but what about experientially?
(Hmm... now I wonder if I'm asking the wrong crowd!) Anyone disagree with
it?
with mettâ,
Kumâra Bhikkhu, ven.