Nimitta

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Nimitta

(Sk.)

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 (TG).

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Shortly: 1. An interior illumination developed by the practice of meditation. 2. The efficient spiritual caus...