Adbhuta

Sanskrit Name:
Adbhuta
Devanagari:
अद्भुत

Short Summary

Wonder / Amazement

Full Description

Adbhuta widens the eyes and silences the tongue. It is the feeling of awe when life reveals something beyond imagination.

Try this: pause in front of something beautiful and let your breath catch before exhaling slowly.

TED's Take

Major 7th chord—unexpected and shimmering. The original "Awful" FULL OF AWE!

Physical/Emotional Associations

Eyes, breath, childlike curiosity.