Gitagovindam

A Story for a Verse - Jayadeva

Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh

24 October 2016

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Prekshaa (प्रेक्षा) is a Sanskrit word that means ‘seeing clearly.’ Other meanings include ‘intellect,’ ‘reflection,’ and ‘contemplation.’ The word प्रेक्षा (prekṣā) can be explained etymologically as प्रकृष्टतया ईक्षणम् (prakṛṣṭatayā īkṣaṇam) – ‘profound vision’ or ‘well seen.’