Compassion is Suffering with One Another Feeling of Sorrow or Pity Excited by the Distress or Misfortune of Another

Robin Ghosh

Abstract: The word "compassion", which is derived from the Latin "cum," meaning "with", and "pati", meaning "to suffer," has essentially retained this original etymological meaning. Thus, Webster defines "compassion" as "suffering with another; fellowship in feeling; hence, sorrow or pity excited by the distress or misfortune of another." The very word "compassion" bears hope and reassurance because it suggests a promise of love?s healing power. No one must suffer alone and unaided where there is compassion. And, yet, since compassion involves suffering, it is unfortunate that it is in any way necessary.

Keywords: Compassion humanistic, Swami Vivekananda divinity of man illumined souls

How to Cite?: Robin Ghosh, "Compassion is Suffering with One Another Feeling of Sorrow or Pity Excited by the Distress or Misfortune of Another", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 18-21, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25729170206, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25729170206