ปรัชญา | bpràt-yaa | Philosophy

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• The Aha! Connection
  

  By combining ‘Forth/Intensive’ with ‘To Know,’ ปรัชญา (Bpràt-yaa) literally translates to ‘Supreme Wisdom’ or ‘Insight.’ While the Western concept of Philosophy is the ‘Love of Wisdom,’ the Thai/Sanskrit root focuses on the *result* of that love: deep, intuitive understanding.

• Family Members:
  
  • ปร (bprà-gàat) is also found in: ประกาศ (bprà-gàat) – Proclaim (literally: To speak forth)
  • ชญา (win-yaan) is also found in: วิญญาณ (win-yaan) – Spirit/Consciousness (literally: Distinct knowledge)