darshan

1 of 2

noun (1)

dar·​shan

ˈdärshən

plural darshanim

därˈshänə̇m,

-shȯn-

: a preacher who expounds Jewish law or scriptures

darshan

2 of 2

noun (2)

dar·​shan

ˈdärshən,

ˈdər-

plural -s

: a blessing held by various Hindus to consist in the viewing of an eminent person (as religious leader)

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Hebrew darshān interpreter, from darāsh to inquire, expound

Noun (2)

Hindi darśan, from Sanskrit darśsana act of seeing, view, from dṛś to see; akin to Greek derkesthai to look

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