Craving for love

Japanese: 渇愛 - かつあい
Craving for love
〘Noun〙 The attachment of ordinary people to the five desires, like a thirsty person craving water. Also, extreme love. [Mahatakajutsuka Sutra - 93] [Emperor Jianwen of Liang - Chanting Text]

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Japanese:
〘名〙 のどがかわいて水を欲しがるように、凡夫が五欲に愛着すること。また、はなはだしい愛情。〔大宝積経‐九三〕〔梁簡文帝‐唱導文〕

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