Quote#Wisdom
Bodhisattva (Sk). Lit., “he, whose essence (sattva) has become…
Quote byHelena Blavatsky · 1831–1891
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Theosophical Glossary (1892).
English (original)
Bodhisattva (Sk). Lit., “he, whose essence (sattva) has become intelligence (bodhi)”; those who need but one more incarnation to become perfect Buddhas, i.e., to be entitled to Nirvâna. This, as applied to Manushi (terrestrial) Buddhas. In the metaphysical sense, Bodhisattva is a title given to the sons of the celestial Dhyâni Buddhas.
— Helena Blavatsky
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