Kaun Yin is called the goddess of mercy because she embodies the flame of mercy and compassion.
We can pray to her not only for comfort, healing, guidance and succor, but also for mercy, compassion and forgiveness.
She shows us through the flame of forgiveness, how to free ourselves from all hardness of heart and teaches us to have compassion for all. She comes as mother to dispell all "maya" (illusion).
Her name means "one who regards, looks on or hears the sounds of the world."
The legend says Kaun Yin paused the threshold of heaven, as she was about to enter,when she heard the anguished cries of the world. Out of compassion for the suffering of others, she turned and vowed to remain and help those in need for however long this may take.
This is 'right up my street' I love to know about Gods and Goddess legends. Would like to hear more! Thank you.
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