buddhi

noun

bud·​dhi

ˈbüdē,

ˈbu̇-

plural -s

: the faculty of intuitive discernment or direct spiritual awareness in the beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit, literally, understanding, from bodhati he awakes, understands

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