vakṣyāmi

 

The Sanskrit word "vakṣyāmi" is written 

in Devanagari as वक्ष्यामि

The Sanskrit word “vakṣyāmi” translates to 

“I shall speak,” “I shall explain,” or “I am speaking,” 

depending on context 

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Basic Definition

Vakṣyāmi is a first-person singular future tense verb in Sanskrit, 

derived from the root √vac, meaning "to speak" or "to say" 

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It is used when the speaker intends to convey information, describe 

something, or explain a concept. Variants such as pra vakṣyāmi, 

sampra vakṣyāmi, or slightly nuanced phrases indicate emphasis,

immediacy, or context-specific usage like “I shall now explain” 

or “now I shall narrate” 

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Usage in Scriptures

Classical Sanskrit texts frequently use vakṣyāmi as a declarative verb. 

Examples include:

• In the Bhagavad-gītā (18.64), Krishna says: “vakṣyāmi te hitam” 
• — meaning “I am speaking to you for your benefit”

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• Other texts show similar usages like “I shall describe”, “I shall tell”, 
• or “I shall now explain” in the context of imparting spiritual 
• or philosophical knowledge 

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Contextual Interpretation

• As a statement of intent: The speaker indicates a deliberate 
• upcoming explanation or narrative.
• Emphasizing pedagogical or spiritual instruction: Common in Vedic 
• and epic literature where a teacher, sage, or deity addresses a disciple, 
• assuring clarity and purpose.
• Consistency across texts: While the literal meaning remains 
• “I shall speak,” the translation adapts to “I shall explain,” 
• “I shall describe,” or “I shall now explain” depending on textual 
• context 

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In summary, vakṣyāmi serves as a Sanskrit expression of 

communicatingknowledge or instruction, typically from a speaker 

to a listener, with translations including “I shall speak,” “I shall 

explain,” or “I am speaking” based on context 

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