karuṇā (fem.) = compassion; sympathy; kindness (towards unfortunate beings); lit. action [√kar + uṇā]

✅ As one of the 4bv☮️, this attitude is unlimited, impartial, universal and applies to all beings without exception ^{MN 21}.
✅ Karuṇā should be done concurrently with sati, samādhi, 4 jhānas (4j🌕), maintained at all times and all postures. ^{AN 8.63 and A-byāpāda, A-vihiṃsā-saṅkappo of 👑8☸ → 2💭}
✅ Karuṇā is an attitude, a wish for all beings (including oneself) to be free from suffering, a commitment to do no harm.
* An 'attitude' can be maintained at all times and all postures.
⛔ Karuṇā is not a nanny devoting all their energy, time and attention watching unruly kids wreak havoc on the world.
⛔ Karuṇā is not an obligation to support every living being in the universe until the age of 18 and pay for their college tuition.