Inspiration ☀️ bright quality
1 discourse
A mental quality characterized by a sudden burst of creative insight or understanding, often leading to innovative ideas or solutions.
Also known as: eloquence, intuition, ingenuity, wit, creativity
Pāli: paṭibhāna
Opposite:
Mental proliferation
In Numerical Discourses (Aṅguttara Nikāya)
A number of elder bhikkhus are discussing the meaning of the Buddha's words from the verse on ‘Metteyya’s Questions’ in the Sutta Nipāta. They each share a well-spoken explanation and then present it to the Buddha, who presents his intended meaning when he spoke those words.