What does "buddhi" mean?

A transpersonal faculty of mind higher than the rational mind that might be translated as ‘intuitive intelligence’ or simply ‘higher mind’. It is ‘that which knows’, i.e. able to discern truth from falsehood.

What is a synonym for "buddhi"?

Common synonyms include: anima, anticipation, apercu, atman, breath, clairvoyance.

Buddhi

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Noun

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A transpersonal faculty of mind higher than the rational mind that might be translated as ‘intuitive intelligence’ or simply ‘higher mind’. It is ‘that which knows’, i.e. able to discern truth from falsehood. Hinduism, uncountable

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anima anticipation apercu atman breath clairvoyance

Etymology

From Sanskrit बुद्धि (buddhi).

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