Quotes:Nimitta

H. P. Blavatsky

Nimitta. 1. An interior illumination developed by the practice of meditation. 2. The efficient spiritual cause, as contrasted with Upadana, the material cause, in Vedânta philosophy. See also Pradhâna in Sankhya philosophy.

Source: H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophical Glossary, art. Nimitta