darshan
Americannoun
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darshanim,
plural
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darshans
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of darshan
1915–20; < Hebrew darshān, akin to dārash interpret, expound
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It’s like the concept of darshan in Hinduism, whereby we are blessed by being able to see the gods who, as a result of our seeing them, become more god-like.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 23, 2018
Shortly before the 1997 one, John Major and Tony Blair both visited the north London temple, seeking darshan and the votes of Britain’s 500,000 Hindus.
From Economist ● Feb. 19, 2015
This is an example, it turns out, of a Hindu practice, darshan, meaning to lay eyes on or to behold.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 4, 2011
This kind of talk is a bit heady for Liz and she experiences darshan, "a certain electro-magnetic flow."
From Time Magazine Archive
“When you return,” she said, “I have only to touch you and I will share in your darshan, your sight of the holy Ganges. That is all I ask.”
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
Hugh says his relationship with his girlfriend had a "new quality" after the special darshans but it was shortlived because Bhagwan sent him to a farm 400 miles away.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2018
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