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==Importance of intellect in preservation of health==
==Importance of intellect in preservation of health==
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The lifestyle of an individual depends upon his choices of daily living and habits. The intellect plays a key role in the decision-making of an individual. It differentiates between good and bad, beneficial and harmful perceived information. Then acquires the good and beneficial things for the preservation of health. In an abnormal state of intellect (prajnaparadha), the person indulges in bad and harmful objects. This disorganization of selection, discrimination and decision process leads to diseases. ‘Prajnaparadha’ is one of the fundamental causes of disease. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 11/43]
The lifestyle of an individual depends upon his choices of daily living and habits. The intellect plays a key role in the decision-making of an individual. It differentiates between good and bad, beneficial and harmful perceived information. Then acquires the good and beneficial things for the preservation of health. In an abnormal state of intellect ([[prajnaparadha]]), the person indulges in bad and harmful objects. This disorganization of selection, discrimination and decision process leads to diseases. [[Prajnaparadha]] is one of the fundamental causes of disease. [Cha.Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 11/43]
One who is endowed with excellent intellectual faculty, submissive mind, clear understanding and knowledge that results in positive speech and actions is not affected by diseases. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 2/47] Therefore, the preservation of buddhi is crucial for the preservation of health and prevention of diseases.
One who is endowed with excellent intellectual faculty, submissive mind, clear understanding and knowledge that results in positive speech and actions is not affected by diseases. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 2/47] Therefore, the preservation of buddhi is crucial for the preservation of health and prevention of diseases.
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==Etymology and derivation ==
==Etymology and derivation ==
The Sanskrit word ‘buddhi’ is derived from root “budh” meaning “to know”.
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The Sanskrit word ‘buddhi’ is derived from root “budh” meaning “to know”.
==Synonyms ==
==Synonyms ==
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The synonyms of buddhi are maneesha, dhishana, dhee, prajna, shemushi, mati, preksha, upalabdhi, chit, samvit, pratipat, jnapti, chetana, samjna, aaman, pradhana and prajnana.
The synonyms of buddhi are maneesha, dhishana, dhee, prajna, shemushi, mati, preksha, upalabdhi, chit, samvit, pratipat, jnapti, chetana, samjna, aaman, pradhana and prajnana.
==Contextual meanings==
==Contextual meanings==
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Buddhi is the primary component of cognition in the process of knowledge (jnanotpatti) [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/22-23]. It is one of the tools or instruments of knowledge called “karana”. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/56]
Buddhi is the primary component of cognition in the process of knowledge (jnanotpatti) [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/22-23]. It is one of the tools or instruments of knowledge called “karana”. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/56]
It is a quality ([[guna]]) attributed to the soul ([[atma]]) [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]]1/49, 8/13]. It is a characteristic feature showing the presence of soul (atma) in a physical body. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/72]
It is a quality ([[guna]]) attributed to the soul ([[atma]]) [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]]1/49, 8/13]. It is a characteristic feature showing the presence of soul (atma) in a physical body. [Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/72]
In Indian philosophy, the theories of the origin of the universe (srishtyutpatti) consider the supreme intellect (buddhi/ mahat tatwa) as one of the sixteen derivatives (shodasha vikara).[Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/63]
In Indian philosophy, the theories of the origin of the universe (srishtyutpatti) consider the supreme intellect (buddhi/ mahat tatwa) as one of the sixteen derivatives (shodasha vikara).[Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/63]
Understanding the truth or anything in its original form is called as “satya buddhi.” [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 21/38],[Chakrapani, Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/142-143]
This knowledge is critical to prevent exogenous diseases. [Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 7/ ] Acquiring pure knowledge is the treatment of mental disorders. [Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 7/ ] Knowledge of truth makes the person free from all worldly bondages. It is an important mean to attain salvation(moksha).[ Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 5/16-19]
Understanding the truth or anything in its original form is called as “satya buddhi.” [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 21/38],[Chakrapani, Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/142-143]
This knowledge is critical to prevent exogenous diseases. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 7/ ] Acquiring pure knowledge is the treatment of mental disorders. [Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 7/ ] Knowledge of truth makes the person free from all worldly bondages. It is an important mean to attain salvation(moksha).[ Cha. Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 5/16-19]
== Classification ==
== Classification ==
Intelligence (buddhi) can be of two kinds.
Intelligence (buddhi) can be of two kinds.