In Buddhism, humility is equivalent to a concern of how to be liberated from the sufferings of life and the vexations of the human mind. The ultimate aim is to achieve a state of enlightenment through meditation and other spiritual practices. Humility can also result from achieving the liberation of Nirvana.
We all know that raw, scratchy feeling in the back of the throat. The cause may be as simple as dry winter air, seasonal allergies, or a cold coming on. But sometimes the culprit is strep, a bacterial infection that can be dangerous if untreated.
A sore throat (throat infection, pharyngitis) is caused when a virus (or bacteria) infects the area at the back of your throat (pharynx). This causes redness and swelling (inflammation), and can be painful, especially when you swallow.Most throat infections are caused by viruses, including the same viruses that cause:1  colds (rhinovirus, coronavirus). 2  flu (influenza A and B viruses). 3  laryngitis and croup (parainfluenza virus).his causes redness and swelling (inflammation), and can be painful, especially when you swallow. Most throat infections are caused by viruses, including the same viruses that cause: 1  colds (rhinovirus, coronavirus). 2  flu (influenza A and B viruses). 3  laryngitis and croup (parainfluenza virus).