Pekkha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Pekkha means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Pali-English dictionary
1) Pekkha, 2 (adj.) (grd. of pekkhati, Sk. prekṣya) to be looked for, to be expected, desirable J. VI, 213. (Page 471)
2) Pekkha, 1 (adj.) (-°) (cp. Sk. prekṣā f. & prekṣaka adj.; fr. pa+īks) looking out for, i.e. intent upon, wishing; usually in puñña° desirous of merit S. I, 167; Dh. 108 (=puññaṃ icchanto DhA. II, 234); Vv 3421 (=puññaphalaṃ ākaṅkhanto VvA. 154); PvA. 134. (Page 471)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Prakrit-English dictionary
1) Pekkha (पेक्ख) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Prekṣ.
2) Pekkhā (पेक्खा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Prekṣā.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pekkhaa, Pekkhaga, Pekkhaka, Pekkhamana, Pekkhanaga, Pekkhanaya, Pekkhati, Pekkhaṇa.
Full-text: Avijjapekkhatta, Punnapekkha, Preksha, Preksh, Prekshya, Pek.
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Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)
Part 2 - The Ancient Indian Theory and Practice of Music < [Introduction, Part 2]
Chapter I - Origin of Drama (nāṭya)
Part 2 - The Ancient Indian Theory of Drama < [Introduction, part 1]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
1.7. Enlightenment Factor of Equanimity < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
Abhijnana Sakuntalam (with translation and notes) (by Bidhubhusan Goswami)
Chapter 4 - Caturtha-anka (caturtho'nkah) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and notes]
Chapter 3 - Tritiya-anka (tritiyo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and notes]
Abhijnana Sakuntala (with Katayavema commentary) (by C. Sankara Rama Sastri)
Chapter 4 - Sanskrit text (caturtha-anka) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary]
Chapter 7 - Sanskrit text (saptama-anka) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary]
Bhasa (critical and historical study) (by A. D. Pusalker)
Abhijnana Shakuntalam (Sanskrit and English) (by Saradaranjan Ray)
Chapter 4 - Caturtha-anka (caturtho'nkah) < [Abhijnana Shakuntalam (text, translation, notes)]
Chapter 7 - Saptama-anka (saptamo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Shakuntalam (text, translation, notes)]