As defined by Asanga, the sense to refrain from negative behavior because of caring how one's actions reflect on oneself.
Tibetan: ངོ་ཚ་ཤེས་པ། ngo-tsha shes-pa
Sanskrit: hrī
Pali: hiri
J. Hopkins: Shame
Synonyms: Self-dignity; Care for how one's actions reflect on oneself
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