In Hindu and Buddhist philosophy, the faculty of intellect, intuitive wisdom, or higher consciousness that distinguishes humans; also spelled 'buddh.'
From Sanskrit 'buddhi' (intellect, understanding, wisdom), derived from the root 'budh' (to awaken, to know). It is foundational terminology in Indian philosophy.
Buddhi in Sanskrit philosophy is considered the highest faculty of the mind, distinct from regular thinking—it's intuitive understanding that comes without reasoning, which explains why 'Buddha' literally means the one who achieved perfect buddhi.
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