Karun करुण

Karun (Sanskrit करुण) is ancient Sanskrit word which literally means compassion, mercy, tenderness and gentleness. Karun also signifies Supreme Being.

Sanskrit name Karun is also found to be referred in the Bhagvat Puran (भागवत पुराण) in which Karun means compassion. Mention of this word is also found in Unadi-Sutra (उणादि-सूत्र), Mahabharata (महाभारत) and Dashkumar-Charit (दशकुमार-चरित) where Karun refers to mournful or lamenting.
Karun also finds mention in Sahitya-Darpan (साहित्य-दर्पण) where Karun signifies the act of causing pity. Atharva Veda and Rig Veda have used Karun (करुण) in their works to refer an action or holy work. Karun finds mention in Harivansha where Karun is the name of of an Asura (असुर).