Brahmavihāra Dhamma will be delivered. In the phrase or group of words-“Brahmavihāra”, the word “Brahma” means “Noble”. This word, if properly pronounced in Pāḷi should be recited as “Birahma”. In Myanmar, it isto be represented and recited carrying a vocal sound as “Brahma”. This canbe easily understood. The word “Vihāra” conveys the meaning of “Dwelling”or, “Abiding”, or “Living”. Hence, “Brahmavihāra” purports the meaning of “Noble Living”, or rather, “Living in the exercise of good-will.”
The expression “Brahmavihāra”, if analysed, will includemettā, friendliness or loving kindness,karuṇā,compassion,muditā,goodwill orrejoicing with others in their happiness or prosperity, andupekkhā,equanimity or indifference to pain and pleasure. These are the four kinds ofBrahamavihāra. It has, however, been mentioned in Mahāghovimda Sutta as “Brahmacariya”. Therefore, Brahmavihāra Dhamma is commonly named as”Brahmacara”Dhamma.Brahmacariyameans Life of Holiness or Living in a Virtuous Life. This can, therefore, be also calledbrahmacara dhammafromnow onwards
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