pratiBAnaM 1 Light, splendour. 2 Intellect or understanding, brightness of conception; H. 3. 19. 3 Readiness of wit, presence of mind; kAlAvaboDaH pratiBAnavattvaM Māl. 3. 11 ; damaGozasutena kaScana pratiSizwaH pratiBAnavAnaTa Śi. 16. 1. 4 Confidence, boldness, audacity.