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The theory of Drstisrsti, though it seems to be a tiny one, is a tough problem in the Advaita-vedanta. This is associated with the name Prakasananda to that extent that he himself is considered to be the father of this theory. Infact, he is both the father and mother to this; yet the germinating points of this theory are pretty old as they can be traced in the Yogavasistha, Brahma-siddhi and Ista- siddhi. It is Prakasananda, a master-mind who elevated this theory to the stage of a school, and brought glory to it by his monumental contribution. Vidyaranya, Madhusudana, Nana Dik?ita and a few other members form a good team that stands back this theory. An humble attempt of evaluation of what all these savants have contributed to this school is exerted here.