buddhi
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of buddhi
< Sanskrit; compare bodhati (he) awakes
Example Sentences
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When purusha first focuses on prakriti, buddhi, or spiritual awareness, results.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
In the ânanda state the mind concentrates on the buddhi with its functions of the senses causing pleasure.
From A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1 by Dasgupta, Surendranath
It consists generally in ascribing intelligence to buddhi, in thinking it as permanent and leading to happiness.
From A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1 by Dasgupta, Surendranath
Continuing thus he reaches the state when the buddhi is in its ultimate perfection and purity.
From A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1 by Dasgupta, Surendranath
Now, in the first place, nothing in the context warrants the explanation of the first 'tat' by buddhi.
From The Vedanta-Sutras with the Commentary by Sankaracarya Sacred Books of the East, Volume 1 by Thibaut, George
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