Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary
m. (for pra-s lit. sitting forward, sitting on a seat in a conspicuous place; cf. Pa1n2. 6-3, 122) a lofty seat or platform for spectators, terrace S3a1n3khS3r.; Mn. 709,3 140384 m. the top-story of a lofty building Ka1d. 709,3 140385 m. a lofty palatial mansion (approached by steps), palace, temple AdbhBr.; MBh.; Ka1v. &c 709,3 140386 m. (with Buddhists Buddhists) the monks' hall for assembly and confession MWB....