Significance of Genius
Synonyms: Prodigy, Savant, Intelligence, Brilliance, Expert, Talent, Intellect
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The concept of Genius in local and regional sources
Genius, in this context, signifies both divine acknowledgment of intricate design and an extraordinary creative ability that surpasses talent, illustrating its dual nature as a compliment and a rare phenomenon in human capability.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A compliment from the angel to the Lord, acknowledging the intricate and impressive design of the mother figure.[1] (2) A rare phenomenon characterized by an exceptional creative ability that goes beyond mere talent and conventional understanding.[2]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Genius is linked to the second type of person, and the recent theory that genius is a sort of madness, is mentioned in the text.[3]