What does the cryptic crossword clue "Close current books, meditative after loss of papa (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (synonym="symbol for electric current") + NT (synonym="New Testament") + ENSIVE (synonym="ENSIVE") = INTENSIVE The answer is INTENSIVE.

Close current books, meditative after loss of papa (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29164 | 25 Across | 2023-09-01 flower

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